“This will be an important event for the peace process in Afghanistan,” RIA Novosti quoted the diplomat as saying.
He added that Russia has not yet received an official invitation with a confirmed date, but is ready to take part in the signing ceremony of the agreement.
On February 21, the US State Department announced progress in negotiations with the Taliban and preparations for signing the document on February 29.
“Following the successful implementation of these measures, progress is expected in the process of signing an agreement between the US and the Taliban.” We are getting ready for signing on February 29, ”reads a statement by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, published on Twitter by official spokesman Morgan Ortagus.
Previously, the Pentagon announced an agreement with the Taliban to reduce the level of violence in Afghanistan.
In early February, Pompeo called the reduction of violence the main condition for a peace agreement with the Taliban.
* "Taliban" - the organization was recognized as terrorist by decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of 02.14.2003 .