Pakistan’s Opposition To India Prevents Formation of Group 5, Says Russian Envoy

Zamir Kabulov, the Russian special envoy for Afghanistan, said that Pakistan’s opposition to India has prevented the formation of Group 5 for Afghanistan. Kabulov added that Moscow wants to form Group 5 to address the problems of Afghanistan.

According to Kabulov, Group 5 will include Russia, China, Iran, India, and Pakistan. However, Kabulov told TASS news agency, "Pakistan objects to India's inclusion at this stage", and no progress has been made so far.

The Russian special envoy stressed that "Group 5" can create the opportunity to reach a regional consensus on Afghanistan issues.

Kabulov said, "We believe that Group 5 can be an engine not only to reach a regional consensus, but also to implement the goals of this consensus and address them to the current rulers of Afghanistan."