India participates in 4th meeting of Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan held in Moscow

Moscow: India participated in the fourth meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan held in Moscow yesterday. Special Envoys and Senior Officials from Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan also participated in the meeting.

External Affairs Ministry said, during the meeting, the participants discussed issues related to Afghanistan. These include the current humanitarian situation and the ongoing



efforts of various stakeholders to provide assistance, intra-Afghan talks, formation of an inclusive and representative government, efforts to counter threats of terrorism and ensuring regional security.

On the sidelines of the Moscow Format Meeting, Indian delegation led by Joint Secretary (Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran), the Ministry of External Affairs also held discussions with Special Envoys of the participating countries.