Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, emphasized that there is no other viable option but to engage in dialogue with the Taliban government in Afghanistan, as it is in the best interest of the region. However, he made it clear that Russia cannot consider recognizing the Taliban until they fulfill their obligations of establishing an inclusive government.
Lavrov addressed this matter during his speech at the Russia-Tajikistan University in Dushanbe. On June 6, he held meetings with his Tajik counterpart, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, and Tajikistan's President, Emomali Rahmon. Muhriddin stated that Moscow and Dushanbe share the same assessment of the security threats emanating from Afghanistan.
"We discussed regional security matters, with a specific focus on the situation in Afghanistan. We share a common understanding of the security threats posed by the rise of various terrorist groups in the northeastern regions of Afghanistan," commented Tajikistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
During his speech at the university, Sergey Lavrov emphasized that establishing a productive dialogue with the Taliban is crucial for regional security, economic development, and achieving national reconciliation within Afghanistan.
"However, until these conditions are met, we cannot initiate the official recognition process for the Taliban government. As I mentioned, these commitments entail forming a government that is ethnically and politically balanced, intensifying efforts to combat terrorism and drug trafficking, and ensuring the fundamental human rights of all ethnic groups residing in Afghanistan, including the Tajiks," added Russia's Foreign Minister.
Afghanistan currently is not only a security threat but also might lead to water shortage in the whole region due to the construction of its new canal connecting to the Amu Darya River which supplies water to Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Discussions on this matter are still in process.
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