“The main task of the UN, represented in Afghanistan, was to engage with the Taliban and demonstrate commitment [to deliver] humanitarian aid ... I think this is exactly the opportunity that will give us the leverage to have a positive impact on the issues mentioned,” quoted by TASS.
Thus, he answered a question about plans to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan and problems with access to education in this country on the sidelines of the General Assembly.
Earlier, the UN Secretary General called the dialogue with the Taliban "absolutely necessary".
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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.