Russia says supports 'inclusive' political dialogue in Afghanistan

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Credit: Reuters Photo

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday that Moscow supports "inclusive" political dialogue in Afghanistan as the Taliban forms a new government after completing its military takeover.

"We support the beginning of an inclusive national dialogue with the participation of all of Afghanistan's political, ethnic and religious groups," Lavrov said in comments carried by Russian state TV.