Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq Khan, said that representatives from Pakistan, Russia, China, and Iran discussed the need for an “independent, peaceful Afghanistan” during their recent quadrilateral meeting in Moscow.

The participants also emphasised that Afghanistan should remain free from terrorism and foreign interference.

In a post on X on Tuesday, 7 October, Sadiq Khan said the meeting also addressed broader regional peace and security concerns.

According to him, the four countries share deep concerns over the continued presence of several militant organisations, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), Jaish al-Adl, ISIS, and al-Qaeda.

In view of these threats, the participants underscored the need for enhanced coordination and joint action to combat terrorism across the region.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday that the quadrilateral talks also covered the agenda and draft communiqué for the upcoming Moscow Format meeting on Afghanistan.

The meeting came a day after informed sources told Afghanistan International that one of the key topics of the four-nation discussions was their shared opposition to the establishment of any foreign military bases inside Afghanistan.