In response to an official invitation, a high-level Afghan delegation led by the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi, arrived in Moscow on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic engagement.

The primary purpose of their visit is to participate in the forthcoming Moscow Format meeting, an important diplomatic gathering that has garnered regional and international attention. The delegation's arrival underscores the growing efforts to engage in constructive dialogue amid the evolving geopolitical landscape in Afghanistan.

Hafiz Ahmad Zia Takal, the Deputy Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the delegation's visit in a post on social media platform X. The delegation is expected to spend two days in the Russian capital, Moscow, engaging in discussions and negotiations.

Following their stay in Moscow, the delegation is scheduled to proceed to Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan within the Russian Federation. It is in Kazan where the highly anticipated Moscow Format meeting will take place, with the event scheduled for September 29.

This diplomatic mission signals a significant step in Afghanistan's efforts to establish and strengthen international relationships while seeking solutions to the complex challenges facing the nation. The Moscow Format meeting holds the potential to address critical regional issues and foster cooperation among stakeholders invested in Afghanistan's stability and development. (ILKHA)