This is stated in a communique distributed by the British Foreign Office following the minister's participation in an online conference with colleagues from a number of countries and NATO.

“The Foreign Minister stressed the importance of working with like-minded partners on the safe movement and exit of eligible Afghans who remain in the country,” the document says.

According to him, the Taliban * assured that they would not prevent people from leaving the country, but Raab stressed that it is necessary to judge the current situation by actions, not by promises.

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) explained the strategic priorities for preventing Afghanistan from becoming a haven for terrorism, ensuring humanitarian access, protecting human rights and the achievements of the past 20 years," the communiqué says.

Earlier, the press service of the British Ministry of Defense confirmed the completion of the operation of the British forces to evacuate from Kabul.

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 "Taliban" - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of February 14, 2003.