KABUL: The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to Russia’s recognition of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), stating that this issue is a matter between two independent countries.
According to the Express Tribune Pakistani media outlets, spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan made the remarks during a press conference on Saturday.
Khan noted that Islamabad has acknowledged Moscow’s recognition of the IEA and emphasized that Russia is an important country in the region.
He added, “Both countries are on a positive trajectory in their relations and are working to expand their friendly ties.”
The spokesperson refrained from further comments on the matter, reiterating that the relationship between Russia and Afghanistan is a matter for the two nations to handle independently.
This comes at a time when Kabul and Islamabad have recently agreed to enhance the level of their diplomatic relations.