"We discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg by phone, including the availability of Kabul airport and the evacuation operations," Borrell wrote on Twitter.

Discussed in phone call with NATO SG @jensstoltenberg latest developments and situation in Afghanistan, including access to Kabul airport and evacuation operations.

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- Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) August 16, 2021

Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron said that France is ready to actively promote cooperation between Russia, the United States and the EU to resolve the situation in Afghanistan, including through the UN Security Council.