Overview
- The Russian Foreign Ministry said it welcomes the newly announced mutual halt to fire along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border.
- Spokesperson Maria Zakharova issued the comment on Oct. 20 in a statement posted on the ministry’s website.
- The ceasefire was reached between Kabul and Islamabad with mediation by authorities from Qatar and Turkey.
- Zakharova said the parties’ readiness for dialogue underpins peace between the neighbors and contributes to regional security.
- The announcement did not include details on how the ceasefire will be implemented or monitored.