🤝 On September 25 in New York, on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, the fourth meeting of the regional quartet – comprising Russia, China, Iran, and Pakistan – took place, dedicated to the Afghan issue.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov participated in the event.

The Parties reviewed the current situation in Afghanistan and underscored their aspiration for the country to emerge as an independent, peaceful state – free from terrorism, war, and drugs.

They emphasised the pressing need for enhanced constructive and pragmatic engagement by the international community with Kabul to foster the development of Afghan statehood and reinforce regional and global stability.

A Joint Statement was adopted following the quadrilateral meeting.

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🎙 FM Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks:

💬 Colleagues,

We are pleased to welcome you. Our meeting was initially scheduled for September 24 this year at the Permanent Mission of Russia to the United Nations, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we are convening here today.

We anticipate exchanging assessments of the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan.

Our dialogue has always been productive. I am confident that today we will once again share opinions and outline further steps.