The meeting discussed the prospects for the development of the military-political situation in Afghanistan.

"The importance of forming an inclusive Afghan government, reflecting the interests of all ethnopolitical forces of the country, as a key step towards promoting inter-Afghan national reconciliation, was emphasized," the ministry's press service said.

During the talks, concern was expressed about the manifestation of the activity of international terrorist organizations in Afghanistan.

As a result of the meeting, the parties confirmed their intention to continue rendering assistance to "ensuring peace and security in Afghanistan and the region."

They also expressed their readiness to coordinate efforts to facilitate the post-conflict reconstruction of the country.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a meeting in Moscow with a Taliban delegation *.

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