Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a final press conference in Budapest that Moscow does not want to see American soldiers in Central Asia.
"I will explain it to you honestly. First, we have a common security space. And this space has its own obligations. I am referring to the Collective Security Treaty Organization [CSTO], which assumes the consent of all allies on issues related to the deployment of foreign Armed forces on their territory," the minister said.
At the same time, he clarified that no country in the region would want to become a target in order for the Americans to satisfy their initiatives.
Lavrov also drew attention to Russia's readiness to continue to promote the dialogue of the Afghan forces so that the situation in the country is resolved as soon as possible.
At the same time, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry recalled the proposal of French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the meeting of the five UN Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan. The initiative was voiced during a telephone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on August 20.
Commenting on Macron's proposal, Lavrov noted Moscow's readiness for this meeting.
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