President Ashraf Ghani and Russia security Chief Nikolai Patrushev held talks on various issues from combating terrorism to enhancing bilateral economic ties late yesterday.
A press release from Presidential Palace (ARG) stated that the two sides discussed bilateral relations, the war against terrorism, regional cooperation, economic and transit trade issues.
The statement added that Patrushev said his visit to Afghanistan was aimed at discussing Russia’s relations with Afghan leaders and organisations.
Patrushkev said, “Russia wants a stable Afghanistan and Moscow is ready to extend every kind of support to Kabul in its fight against terrorism.”
He further stated that they wanted good relations with Afghanistan and wished increased trade and economic relations which were crucial to peace and stability.
Ghani said a stable and prosperous Afghanistan was in the interest of the regional countries and Kabul wanted the consensus on regional cooperation in various fields to be further consolidated.
The statement quoting Ghani further stated that terrorism not only threatened Afghanistan, but the region and the entire world.
The president said Russia’s experience and information sharing could prove vital in combating terrorist groups posing threats to Afghanistan and the region.
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