Uzbekistan, US, Afghanistan, Pakistan agree on format of consultations on Afghanistan

AKIPRESS.COM - Uzbekistan, United States, Pakistan and Afgghanistan made the decision to set up a quadrilateral forum for consultations which main aim will be support of the peace process in Afghanistan, the Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan said. "Representatives of the United States, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan on the whole reached agreement on establishment of the quadrilateral diplomatic forum aimed at expansion of regional connectivity," the Foreign Ministry said.
The countries agreed that regional connectivity is important for bringing peace and stability to Afghanistan and the region in the long-term.
The leaders of the countries agreed to meet in the next few months to determine terms of cooperation.
Deterioration of security situation in Afghanistan is observed amid withdrawal of US troops from the country. The US Central Command said withdrawal of troops is 90% complete.