There is still no consensus among the BRICS member countries on inviting representatives of the Taliban movement* to the unification summit in Kazan. This was announced today, October 3, by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Andrei Rudenko.
“The fact is that decisions about inviting guests, even in the disclosure format, are made by consensus. It seems to me that there is still no consensus on the question of the participation of the Taliban delegation. Although everything is in our hands, so nothing can be ruled out.” – the diplomat told reporters.
He also explained that the unrecognized status of the Taliban* will be taken into account when deciding whether to invite them.
As reported EADaily The day before it was known that he will perform. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” (the name given to the country by the Taliban)*) Amir Khan Muttaqi With the delegation he flew to Moscow to participate in the sixth meeting of the Moscow format on Afghanistan. Muttaqi is expected to discuss bilateral issues with the Russian Foreign Minister. Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the October 4 meeting.
The BRICS summit in Kazan will be held from October 22 to 24.
*Terrorist organization banned on the territory of the Russian Federation.
