Ismatulla Irgashev to represent Uzbekistan in Moscow Format Dialogue on Afghanistan

Uzbekistan at the upcoming Moscow Format Dialogue on Afghanistan will be represented by the special envoy of the President, Ismatulla Irgashev. This was announced on Tuesday by the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Kabuljanov.

“We confirm that the delegation of Uzbekistan, headed by the special representative of the President for Afghanistan, Ismatulla Irgashev, will take part in the Moscow Format Dialogue on Afghanistan,” the message says.

The arrival of a Taliban delegation to participate in consultations on Afghanistan in the Moscow format is scheduled for October 20. This format was created in 2017 on the basis of a six-party consultation mechanism of the special representatives of Russia, Afghanistan, India, Iran, China and Pakistan.

It is expected that during the meeting, the participants will discuss the whole range of issues on Afghanistan, including the humanitarian situation in the country.