Today, Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry and the United States made contacts with the Taliban movement. For his part, the Qatari foreign minister said that his country seeks a peaceful transition of power in Afghanistan.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Moscow had established working contacts with representatives of the new authorities in Afghanistan, and that its embassy in Kabul was continuing its work as usual.
The Russian Foreign Ministry added that the Taliban has begun restoring public order in the capital, and that there are assured security guarantees for the local population and foreign diplomatic missions.
Moscow confirmed that the information available to it indicates that the situation in Kabul and in Afghanistan as a whole is stabilizing.
The Russian meeting came a day after the commander of US forces in Kabul, General Kenneth McKenzie, met with Taliban officials on Sunday in Doha to ask them not to attack Kabul airport, a Pentagon official told AFP on Monday.
The official, who did not want to be identified, said, "I confirm" the information about this meeting in Doha, refusing to give more details about the nature of the commitments that the US military official obtained from Taliban leaders.
peaceful transition
For his part, Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said that Qatar seeks for a peaceful transition of power in Afghanistan, and that there is a prelude to a comprehensive political solution and a comprehensive ceasefire.
He added in a press conference with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi in Amman that Qatar is working with its international partners to restore stability in Afghanistan as soon as possible.
In turn, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said that "Qatar played a major role in trying to reach a political solution in Afghanistan."
Earlier on Monday, more than 60 countries, in a joint statement, called on all parties in Afghanistan for a peaceful transition of power and to respect and facilitate the safe and orderly departure of foreigners and Afghans who wish to leave the country.
The statement said those in power across Afghanistan have a responsibility to protect lives and property and to restore security and civil order immediately.
The statement added that roads, airports and border crossings must remain open, and that the Afghan people deserve to live in security and dignity, and stressed that the international community is ready to help them in that.
safe lanes
The State Department said that the United States joins dozens of countries in calling on all parties in Afghanistan to facilitate the safe and orderly departure of foreigners and Afghans wishing to leave the country.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is holding a meeting of the government's emergency committee to review the progress of the evacuation of British citizens and Afghan collaborators from Kabul.
A spokesman for the British government said that this process will continue, without specifying a date for its end.
British Defense Minister Ben Wallace confirmed, in press statements, that the Taliban movement is now in control of Afghanistan, noting that British forces will not return to fight the militants there.
In response to a question about the possibility of Britain and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization "NATO" (NATO) returning to Afghanistan, Wallace confirmed that this was not on the table.
And whether Britain will recognize a government formed by the Taliban, Wallace said that the matter depends on the actions of the movement and not on its words, and likely the influx of large numbers of immigrants across the world because of the situation in Afghanistan.
For its part, the European Union said that it is coordinating with member states to evacuate Afghan staff working in its missions and their families to a safe place.
The spokesman for the European Commission added in statements to Reuters that the issue is "extremely urgent", and that the Union takes it seriously and continues to work tirelessly with its member states to implement quick solutions and ensure the safety of the aforementioned staff.
He stressed that European support for Afghanistan remains contingent on a peaceful settlement of the conflict and respect for the fundamental rights of all Afghan citizens, including women, children and minorities.
In turn, Saudi Arabia called on the Taliban and all Afghan parties to preserve lives and property, after the movement took control of the capital, Kabul.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the Kingdom "affirms its support for the Afghan people and their choices that they decide themselves without interference from anyone."
Saudi Arabia also expressed its hope that the situation in Afghanistan would be stabilized as soon as possible.
Evacuations
For its part, the German government expressed its deep concern about the developments in Afghanistan, noting that there are concerns about the fate of the Afghan people and the development of the country.
"Berlin's focus will now be on evacuating its citizens and cooperating local staff who seek protection," said German government spokesman Steffen Seibert.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said that "Rome is committed to protecting all Afghan citizens who assisted Italy's mission in Afghanistan."
The first Italian plane had carried earlier on Monday some diplomats and their Afghan aides to Rome, which is part of an air bridge through which the evacuations are taking place.
Italian media reported that the Italian ambassador in Kabul was among the passengers on the plane, which, along with some embassy diplomats, also carried about 20 Afghan citizens.