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FM: Taliban can’t revive Afghan ‘emirate,’ must join inclusive peace talks
Apr 16, 2021 13:21Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Taliban’s plan for the revival of an “emirate” in Afghanistan is not viable, stressing the need for the militant group to engage instead in an all-inclusive diplomatic process aimed at achieving “broad-based” peace in the war-ravaged country.
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Taliban spokesman to Press TV: US has violated deal on withdrawal of troops
Apr 16, 2021 03:03The Taliban say the United States has breached its agreement with the group for the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan.
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Postponement of US troop withdrawal violates Washington-Taliban deal: Russia
Apr 15, 2021 03:56A recent decision by Washington to reschedule the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan will hinder the peace process and violate the deal with the Taliban, a senior Russian official says.
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Afghans welcome arrival of Ramadan amid COVID-19
Apr 14, 2021 08:04Afghans welcome the arrival of the fasting month of Ramadan with honor and pride despite facing numerous challenges, including poverty, the COVID-19 pandemic, and increasing violence and bloodshed.
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Iran, Tajikistan set for expansion of defense cooperation: Hatami
Apr 06, 2021 11:44Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has hailed deep-rooted, cordial relations with Tajikistan, saying the two countries are moving towards the further expansion of cooperation in the defense and military sectors on the basis of mutual respect and confidence.
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Spread of terror, Afghan insecurity endanger Kyrgyzstan, Iran: FM
Apr 06, 2021 06:28In a visit to Kyrgyzstan, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has mentioned that instability in Afghanistan and the spread of terrorism in the broader region are common threats facing the two Asian states.
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Taliban claim shooting down helicopter in southern Afghanistan
Apr 02, 2021 01:03Taliban militants have claimed responsibility for the reported downing of a military helicopter which resulted in the death of at least three Afghan security personnel in the southern province of Helmand.
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Iran demands UN assistance to intra-Afghan talks
Mar 31, 2021 02:53The foreign minister of Iran called on the United Nations to facilitate the intra-Afghan negotiations, which he described as a requisite for peace and stability in Afghanistan.
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Afghan president hails Iran's stances
Mar 31, 2021 02:42President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani praised Iran’s stances on the developments in his country, expressing Kabul’s readiness to broaden ties with Iran in various fields.
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Iran, Tajikistan, Afghanistan consider initiative for cultural collaboration
Mar 31, 2021 01:34The foreign ministers of Iran, Tajikistan and Afghanistan weighed plans at a meeting in Dushanbe for cultural cooperation among the three Persian-speaking nations.