We call on Kabul & Islamabad to exercise restraint & forbearance: Russian FM Spokeswoman
Maria Zakharova says we look forward to resumption of constructive dialogue between Afghanistan & Pakistan
MOSCOW ( WEB NEWS )
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova while commenting regarding the escalation on the Afghan-Pakistani border has said that we have been following with concern the reports of a new escalation along the Afghan-Pakistani border on October 10–11.
Maria Zakharova said that Kabul and Islamabad have provided differing interpretations of the nature of the clashes and the reasons behind the escalation. She said that exchanges of airstrikes and gunfire have effectively spread across the entire border area, including the Pashtun tribal belt. There have been casualties among military personnel on both sides.
Maria Zakharova said that according to the latest information, the situation is now stabilising. We welcome this development.
Maria Zakharova said that we call on Kabul and Islamabad to exercise restraint and forbearance, and to address any disagreements through political and diplomatic means.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman said that we look forward to the resumption of constructive dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan – two countries friendly to Russia – including on counterterrorism and regional security issues.