Russian President Putin and Italian PM Mario Draghi discuss Afghanistan and emphasise on the need to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe as rich countries cut Kabul's financial aid
A US Marine checks two civilians during processing through an Evacuee Control Checkpoint during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan August 18, 2021.
Putin and Draghi both spoke in favour of consolidating international efforts, including through the G20 bloc, in order to foster peace and stability in Afghanistan, the Kremlin said in a statement. In a statement from Rome, Draghi's office said he and Putin had had a "substantial discussion" about the situation in Afghanistan and on its regional implications.They also looked at the guidelines the international community might follow "to restore Afghanistan's stability, fight terrorism and illegal trafficking and protect women's rights", the Italian statement said.
"During the call the two leaders discussed the different implications of the Afghan crisis, including the management of the migration flows and the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the country," the statement said.
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