KABUL – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Haneef Atmar met with the Special Representative of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian, this afternoon.
Mr. Taherian briefed Minister Atmar on the outcomes of his recent visit to Pakistan.
Referring to the importance of regional consensus and strengthening relations between the three countries, he proposed a trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.
Underscoring the need to further strengthen friendly relations between Kabul and Tehran, Minister Atmar noted that consolidating and expanding bilateral and multilateral relations were of vital importance.
Minister Atmar acknowledged in principle the proposed trilateral meeting and states that the holding of the meeting was instrumental for strengthening regional consensus for the success of peace process.
Given the importance of practical cooperation between the two countries, Minister Atmar underscored convening of the sixth Joint Economic Commission meeting between Afghanistan and Iran.
