.Coalition forces in Afghanistan not yield tangible results - Tajik FM

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DUSHANBE, July 29 (Itar-Tass) - The presence of coalition forces in
Afghanistan did not yield tangible results to ensure security in this
country, Tajik Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi said.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Zarifi said
representatives of Tajikistan, Russia, Afghanistan and Pakistan would meet
this August for talks on security in the region and the non-easy situation
in Afghanistan.
This will be the third meeting, which was initiated by Dushanbe, the
Tajik foreign minister said. Tajikistan will be represented by President
Emomali Rakhmon, he added.
"Unfortunately, the actions taken by coalition forces in Afghanistan
did not yield tangible results and the situation remained difficult in the
country," the minister noted. To this end, he said, "The format of
quadripartite meetings, which involve neighbouring states, will allow the
parties to discuss in detail the development and strengthening of trade
and economic relations, social and economic rehabilitation of the region,
including in Afghanistan."
According to Zarifi, the Tajik leadership was consistently committed
to the peaceful post-conflict restoration in Afghanistan and considered
military means blemish.
The meeting will also focus on fighting drug trafficking from
Afghanistan and increasing the effectiveness of interaction between the
countries of the region in combating drug contraband, international
terrorism and other challenges.
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