Guterres expressed hope for the extension of the UN mission in Afghanistan

At the same time, he noted that this would allow bringing the UN mission in the country in line with changing conditions.

“I believe that it is impossible, given the unpredictability that exists now, to form a new mandate for the mission in Afghanistan.

I hope that a consensus will be reached on a technical extension for a short period, which will give time to better understand the situation in Afghanistan and what role the mission should have, ”TASS quoted him as saying.

Earlier, the UN Secretary General called on the international community to dialogue with the radical Taliban *.

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