MOSCOW, 22 APR – RIA Novosti. Coronavirus pandemic will have an impact on the peace process in Afghanistan, with now and the Kabul government and the Taliban are in talks to coordinate efforts in the fight against COVID-19 on the territories under their control, said in an interview with RIA Novosti Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan Alexander Mantytskaya.
He drew attention to the fact that according to the who and Ministry of health Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, more than 16 million people could contract the coronavirus, which is 50% of the population.
“That will certainly affect how the armed forces and the Taliban movement. Currently, the government of Afghanistan is negotiating with the Taliban regarding the coordination of approaches to resist COVID-19 in the territories controlled by the armed opposition,” – said the Ambassador.
He stressed that the “clear forecast” on the development of the security situation “at the present time to give is not possible.”
“However, the peace process (in Afghanistan – ed.) on the background of coronavirus definitely will face new difficulties,” – said a senior Russian diplomat.
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