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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, held a preparatory meeting with his counterparts from Russia, China, and Iran on Monday. According to a statement from the Russian embassy in Pakistan, the meeting focused on the substantive agenda for the upcoming Moscow Format of Consultations. The Pakistani envoy, who is currently on an official visit to Moscow, is leading the country&#39;s delegation in the seventh Moscow Format on Afghanistan, which begins tomorrow. &ldquo;The discussions focused on measures to promote regional cooperation on Afghanistan,&quot; Sadiq explained in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Meanwhile, Afghanistan Interim Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi departed for Moscow today at the invitation of Russia to participate in the talks. This was confirmed by the Deputy Spokesperson of Afghanistan, Hamdullah Fitrat,&nbsp;in a statement on his official X account.&nbsp; This marks the first time an Afghan official will participate in the Moscow Format. Meeting agenda The meeting focused on agenda items for the upcoming October 7 session of the Moscow Format consultations. Participants discussed the drafting of the final document and exchanged views on improving&nbsp;regional cooperation to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan. Sadiq said Pakistan was committed to advancing regional cooperation through diplomatic and peaceful means.&nbsp; The meeting addressed the shared responsibility of regional stakeholders to create conditions conducive to a sustainable political solution in Afghanistan. About the Moscow Format Established in 2017, the Moscow Format is a regional consultation platform involving Afghanistan, Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, and several Central Asian countries. The upcoming consultations are expected to prioritize security cooperation, counter-terrorism, drug trafficking, refugee concerns, and economic efforts to stabilize Afghanistan and the broader region. Russia will serve as a key facilitator of the Moscow Format talks, which provide a platform for dialogue and coordination among regional stakeholders, including the Taliban, who will participate as full members. The October 7 meeting is expected to conclude with a joint statement outlining the regional participants&#39; position on&nbsp;peace and cooperation in Afghanistan.

Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, held a preparatory meeting with his counterparts from Russia, China, and Iran on Monday.

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Pakistan’s special envoy met with Russia, China, and Iran to prepare for Moscow Format talks on Afghanistan, focusing on improving regional cooperation and supporting peace efforts.

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Pakistan meets with Russia, China, Iran ahead of Moscow Format talks

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