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Regional Bloc Rejects Foreign Bases in Afghanistan as Trump Pushes to Reclaim Bagram

The Moscow Format signals support for Afghan sovereignty, favoring non-military security cooperation.

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The Moscow Format’s joint statement speaks against any US military infrastructure, not just in Afghanistan, but even in neighbouring countries. (AP)
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Overview

  • Ten countries in the Russia-hosted Moscow Format issued a joint statement calling attempts to deploy foreign military infrastructure in Afghanistan or nearby states unacceptable.
  • Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi attended the forum for the first time and reiterated that Afghanistan will not accept any foreign military presence.
  • India joined the statement and is set to host Muttaqi in New Delhi from October 9 to 16 as it deepens regional engagement on Afghanistan.
  • President Donald Trump has renewed calls for the United States to retake Bagram airbase, warning of consequences for Afghanistan and citing the site’s strategic value near China.
  • Current and former U.S. officials and analysts say reoccupying Bagram would likely require more than 10,000 troops and advanced air defenses, making a return politically and logistically prohibitive.