Iran pushing for launch of intra-Afghan talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif briefed Afghan leaders on Tehran’s efforts to help stabilize the political situation in Afghanistan and start the intra-Afghan negotiations.

According to Tasnim news agency, Zarif on Tuesday held separate telephone conversations with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and former Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah as part of Tehran’s attempts to help stabilize the political situation in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the launch of intra-Afghan negotiations.

In the conversations, the top Iranian diplomat congratulated the government and nation of neighboring Afghanistan on the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan, and talked about his latest regional and international consultations over Afghanistan, the bilateral ties between Tehran and Kabul, and the fight against the coronavirus.

Last week, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tehran is pushing for peace and stability in neighboring Afghanistan, stressing that such efforts are independent of the US plans.

“We hope that our efforts would yield results, an inclusive government would be formed in Afghanistan, stability and calm would return to the country, and then intra-Afghan talks would be held,” Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said.

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