Overview

• They urged Afghan authorities to dismantle training camps, cut financing, curb recruitment and weapons access, and ensure Afghan territory is not used against neighbors or beyond.
• The statement reaffirmed support for an independent and peaceful Afghanistan and pressed for the non-discriminatory elimination of all militant groups.
• The ministers welcomed reduced opium cultivation but warned about rising synthetic drugs such as methamphetamine.
• They called for conditions enabling the safe return of refugees, praised Pakistan and Iran for hosting millions, and reiterated expectations on inclusive governance and women’s rights, including access to education and public life.
• The meeting, convened by Russia on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, also backed greater counterterrorism cooperation, urged scaled-up humanitarian aid, suggested updates to the 1988 UN sanctions regime, and opposed foreign military bases in or near Afghanistan.