DID Press: Moscow is hosting a meeting attended by representatives of four key regional countries — China, Pakistan, Russia, and Iran — to discuss the ongoing developments and security challenges in Afghanistan. The main focus of the meeting is opposition to the establishment of foreign military bases in Afghanistan.
As part of the region’s evolving political dynamics, senior representatives from China, Pakistan, Russia, and Iran have gathered in Moscow to discuss crucial issues concerning Afghanistan. One of the central topics of discussion is the collective opposition to any potential deployment of foreign military bases in Afghanistan — an issue that has gained significance following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about returning American forces to Bagram Air Base.
The meeting is being attended by prominent diplomats, including Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan; Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Director General for South Asia at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Yu Xiao-Yong, China’s special envoy; and a senior official from Russia’s Foreign Ministry. These diplomats are working to develop joint strategies for addressing developments in Afghanistan and tackling emerging regional security threats.
In parallel with this meeting, “Moscow Format” talks will also take place on Tuesday, with the participation of representatives from regional countries and Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister of the Taliban government. These meetings aim to address Afghanistan’s political issues — including unfreezing blocked assets and the need to form an inclusive government representing all ethnic and political groups in the country.
Moscow continues to serve as a diplomatic hub for addressing Afghanistan’s challenges and broader regional tensions.