Russian Security Council Secretary Shoigu will meet with the Afghan Foreign Minister in Moscow
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Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu will meet with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mottaki on October 6, 2026 in Moscow to discuss international and regional security issues.
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Why It Matters
Russia and Afghanistan maintain diplomatic contacts despite the change in power in Kabul in 2021. Moscow seeks to ensure stability on its southern borders and combat the threats of terrorism and drug trafficking emanating from Afghanistan.
Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu will meet on October 6, 2026 in Moscow with Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Mottaki.
Issues of international and regional security will be discussed at the meeting.
MOSCOW, October 6 - RIA Novosti. Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu will meet with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mottaki in Moscow on Tuesday, the press service of the Russian Security Council reported.
“On October 6, 2026, a meeting will be held in Moscow between the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Amir Khan Mottaki,” the message says.
What to Watch
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After the meeting, a joint statement on the results of the negotiations will be published.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What specific counter-terrorism measures will be discussed?
- Are there any plans to discuss humanitarian aid to Afghanistan?
- Will issues of economic cooperation between countries be addressed?
