Former President of Afghanistan (2004-2014) Hamid Karzai expressed his support for the BRICS group’s position on Afghanistan during a meeting with the Russian ambassador in Kabul, Dmitry Zhirnov. He also highly valued Russia’s role in the Moscow format and in the BRICS meetings.
Karzai noted that the BRICS declaration, which calls for an independent, united and peaceful Afghanistan, is particularly commendable for its emphasis on restoring the fundamental rights of Afghans.
“The BRICS declaration, which supports an independent, united and peaceful Afghanistan and emphasizes the restoration of fundamental rights of Afghans, is commendable.” – Karzai said.
He stressed that focusing on restoring the rights of all Afghans, as emphasized by BRICS leaders, including women, girls and ethnic groups, is an important and welcome position. Karzai stressed that achieving long-term peace and stability requires “national understanding” among all parties in Afghanistan.
As reported EADaily On October 23, at a summit in Kazan, the leaders of the BRICS countries called on the Afghan authorities to take more substantial measures to prevent terrorists from using the country’s territory. They also advised the Taliban* lift the ban on girls’ education and guarantee the rights of all ethnic groups.
*Terrorist organization banned on the territory of the Russian Federation.
