Tag: Afghan Issues

LONDON:  To intensify the endeavor to expand its diplomatic and political clout, Russia has called a meeting of regional and global powers on Afghanistan to evolve a common position. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the revival of extended troika and Moscow format on Afghanistan. The extended troika includes Russia, the US, and China along with Pakistan. Speaking at a virtual summit of the nine-member Council of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) on Oct. 15, Putin asked the leaders to support the initiative. “We are working towards holding meetings within the framework...