KABUL: Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special representative for Afghanistan, has announced that members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) voted positively for Afghanistan’s membership as an observer at the organization’s recent meeting.
The Afghan embassy in Russia reported on Wednesday, that during a meeting with Mawlavi Gul Hassan Hassan, the Afghan ambassador in Moscow, Kabulov stated that the Afghan delegation can now participate in SCO meetings.
The senior Russian diplomat emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between Kabul and Moscow.
Mr. Hassan also highlighted the necessity of Afghanistan’s participation in future SCO meetings, calling it an important need for regional connectivity and genuine understanding.
This comes after Afghanistan’s membership in the SCO had been suspended for over four years, despite the organization being one of the major regional bodies.