Online talks, initiated by Pakistan, were held on September 5 between the special representatives of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Iran and China on Afghanistan the Uzbek Foreign Ministry said.
Reportedly, the parties emphasized the importance of consolidating regional efforts to peacefully resolve the Afghan crisis, the early creation of an inclusive government in the country based on broad representation, ensuring human rights, including women and national minorities.
“The parties notably focused on the importance of performance by the Taliban of their obligations to prevent the activities of international terrorist organizations in Afghanistan and any threats from the territory of this country to neighboring states,” the Foreign Ministry said.
In addition, the sides exchanged views on the priority areas for providing Afghanistan with all possible assistance, in particular, humanitarian aid during a pandemic and preventing a food crisis.
In May 2017, by a presidential decree, Ismatulla Irgashev, was appointed special representative of the President of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan.
