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Russia–Afghanistan Relations Remain Strong, Peskov Says Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said that relations between Russia and Afghanistan remain strong. Peskov emphasized that Moscow considers dialogue with Afghanistan’s current authorities essential for addressing key regional developments. He added that the two sides share important interests in the region and stressed that Russia intends to continue strengthening and expanding its engagement with Afghanistan.

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Iranian Deputy Health Minister Arrives in Kabul for Talks on Medical and Pharmaceutical Cooperation According to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kabul, Mahdi Pir Salehi, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Health and head of the Food and Drug Administration, has arrived in Kabul for discussions with officials from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health on expanding bilateral cooperation in the health and pharmaceutical sectors. The embassy stated that Pir Salehi will also visit the Kabul Health Expo 1404 to support Iranian companies participating in the exhibition and to assess opportunities for strengthened collaboration in medical services and pharmaceutical supplies.

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Afghanistan, China Agree on Close Coordination After Border Incident: MFA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan said in a statement that Deputy Minister for Finance and Administration, Dr. Mohammad Naeem, met with China’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Zhao Xing, to discuss the recent incident along the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border and to reinforce bilateral cooperation. According to the Ministry’s statement, Dr. Naeem expressed sorrow over the killing of Chinese nationals in the border incident and said that investigative efforts are actively underway. He described the attack as an act by elements seeking to create distrust between countries. The statement added that Ambassador Zhao appreciated the Islamic Emirate’s prompt and serious measures regarding the incident, noting that the perpetrators aim to damage Afghanistan–China relations. Both sides emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and ensuring the safety of citizens of both countries.