Ismatulla Irgashev discusses the Afghan issue with Barnett Rubin

On December 21, 2019, the Special Representative of the President of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan Ismatulla Irgashev met with the director of the Center for International Cooperation of New York University, Barnett Rubin, who arrived in our country as an international observer in the elections to the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis and local councils.

During the conversation, an exchange of views took place on the current situation in Afghanistan, the course and prospects of promoting the peaceful inter-Afghan process, as well as priority areas of cooperation at regional and global levels to resolve the Afghan problem.

The parties noted the importance of continuing the inter-Afghan dialogue with the aim of creating an inclusive negotiating team in Afghanistan, which could effectively negotiate with the Taliban on the future development of the country.

In accordance with the proposal of the American side, an agreement was reached on a regular exchange of views on Afghan issues in order to promote a peaceful political process in the neighboring republic.