Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s former envoy to Afghanistan, has underscored the importance of the joint statement issued during the Moscow Consultative Format meeting on Afghanistan.

He urged the Taliban to implement the recommendations outlined in the statement, particularly in combating terrorist groups that have sought refuge within Afghanistan.

The joint statement, released by representatives of countries participating in the Moscow Consultative Format, expressed deep concern over the presence of terrorist and separatist groups in Afghanistan. The representatives emphasised that these groups continue to pose a significant threat to both regional and global security, particularly in relation to the ongoing terrorist activity.

The Moscow Consultative Format meeting was held on Friday, 4th October, with participation from representatives of Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the Taliban.

Durrani expressed optimism that the Taliban would heed the recommendations made by the participating nations.