Lavrov lauds Afghan government and condemns NATO military deployment
At the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praised the Kabul government for its governance and condemned NATO's military presence in Afghanistan and neighboring countries as destabilizing. He emphasized Moscow's support for Afghan counterterrorism efforts.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praised the government in Kabul during the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, stating his belief that the Afghan government is governing the country quite successfully.
Lavrov strongly condemned the deployment of NATO military infrastructure in Afghanistan and its neighboring countries under any pretext, calling it “absolutely unacceptable” and warning that such presence historically leads to destabilization and increased conflict.
He highlighted that Afghan security forces are actively combating terrorist groups, with numerous militants killed, and affirmed Moscow’s interest in strengthening Afghanistan’s counterterrorism measures.