The Russian Foreign Minister, during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart, stated that Moscow addresses regional issues through platforms such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS.
Sergey Lavrov added that in his meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister, they discussed the situation in Afghanistan and its neighboring countries.
Lavrov said: “Our cooperation is not limited to the United Nations; it also extends within the frameworks of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS.
In this meeting, several key regional issues were reviewed, including the situation in the Middle East, Afghanistan, and neighboring countries.”
The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, also confirmed that the situation in Afghanistan was among the topics discussed with his Russian counterpart.
Araghchi added that they also exchanged views on other regional matters. “We discussed various regional issues, including the South Caucasus, the situation in Afghanistan, and developments related to Ukraine,” he said.
Omar Mokhtar Nikzad, a university professor, commented: “Iran and Russia play a valuable role in stabilizing Afghanistan. These two countries can help Afghanistan navigate major political challenges, especially in security matters.”
The talks between the Iranian and Russian foreign ministers on Afghanistan come at a time when both Tehran and Moscow have previously expressed concern over rising tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, urging both sides to resolve disputes through dialogue.
Russia has consistently emphasized that issues concerning Afghanistan should be addressed through regional countries and organizations.
