KABUL: Iran and Russia have called for reducing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan and restoring calm in relations between the two neighboring countries.
Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Sayed Abbas Araghchi made the remarks at a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, saying Tehran and Moscow share a common position on reducing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad.
Earlier, Russia’s ambassador to Pakistan also said Moscow was ready to help ease tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The statements come as efforts to reduce tensions between Kabul and Islamabad are widely seen as important for regional stability.