Afghan and Russian officials have discussed expanding political, economic and security cooperation during talks in Kabul, Afghan ministries said.
Russia’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, met Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani in Kabul on Tuesday, as both sides continued efforts to deepen cooperation.
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said discussions with Muttaqi centred on expanding political relations and economic cooperation between the two countries.
The ministry said Muttaqi welcomed the development of relations with Russia and called for broader bilateral engagement.
He “emphasized the expansion of economic cooperation, the activation of the Joint Economic Commission, and the establishment of a regular framework for political consultations,” the ministry said.
The two sides also discussed the regional situation, including relations with neighbouring countries and the need for joint efforts towards constructive engagement and regional stability.
According to the Afghan foreign ministry, Kabulov praised the current direction of relations between Kabul and Moscow.
The ministry said he made clear that Russia was ready to give “practical shape” to economic cooperation with Afghanistan, particularly in trade, energy and transit.
He also said Russia wanted to strengthen relations through joint economic projects, investment and infrastructure cooperation, according to the statement.
In a separate statement, Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry said Kabulov also met Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani.
The ministry said both sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between Afghanistan and Russia, focusing on “key bilateral security, economic, and political issues.”
It added that the two sides exchanged views on “promoting constructive engagement and enhancing stability across the region.”
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said issues related to the further development of bilateral cooperation across various sectors, as well as strengthening regional cooperation with Afghanistan’s participation, were expected to be discussed.
Russia became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban government in July 2025, following years of engagement with the current Afghan authorities.
Since then, Moscow has continued to describe its engagement with Kabul as part of a broader regional approach, particularly on security, trade and stability.
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