BANGALORE (Reuters/AFP) - The Foreign Ministers of Russia, China and India said on Tuesday that the world must remain engaged in Afghanistan, with Moscow seeking a greater role for regional powers in stabilising the war-torn country. They also stressed the increasing influence of their countries on the world stage and said they had all weathered the economic crisis well. The appeal by the three big powers comes at a time when public support for the war in Afghanistan is fading in Western countries, and just as the US is debating whether to send more troops to arrest a growing Taliban insurgency. The ministers emphasised the necessity of the international community maintaining its commitment to render assistance to the government and people of Afghanistan in ensuring security and development..., the Foreign Ministers said in a statement following their meeting in the southern Indian city of Bangalore. Their joint statement vowed to pursue a further deepening and strengthening of trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the region. The meeting of the countries - normally grouped with Brazil as BRIC - brought together Russias Sergei Lavrov, Indias SM Krishna and Chinas Yang Jiechi. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters that the three countries were coordinating their efforts to restore stability to Afghanistan and counter terrorism and drug trafficking. We cannot stand aloof and impartial on whats going on in the friendly neighbouring countries and adjacent countries too, Lavrov said. Monitoring Desk adds: In an apparent reference to Pakistan-based group Jamaatud Dawa, India, Russia and China pressed for strict observance of sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council against persons and entities by the countries concerned, reports Doordarshan. The Foreign Ministers viewed with concern the situation in Afghanistan-Pakistan region and vowed to forge a closer cooperation in the fight against the global menace of terrorism. At the two-hour-long meeting, Yang and Lavrov joined Krishna in condemning the attack on Indian Embassy in Kabul on October 8 and pressed for bringing to justice perpetrators of all such assaults. The communique said the ministers stressed the need for strict observance of the sanctions regime against persons and entities listed by the UNSC Committee (under resolution) 1267. The ministers stressed that all concerned must implement relevant resolutions of the UNGA and the UNSC, particularly Council Resolutions 1267, 1373 and 1540 and international conventions and protocols against terrorism as well as contribute to implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism, it said. During the meeting, India and Russia particularly emphasised the need for Pakistan to do more on fight against all kinds of terrorism, instead of being selective. The Chinese side, however, defended Pakistan, maintaining that it was the frontline nation in the fight against terror. At a press interaction during which no questions were entertained, Krishna said the three sides were of the view that their cooperation in fight against terrorism and other transnational crimes will provide stability to the region and world. Lavrov said the three countries need to be united in confronting terrorism and drug trafficking. The Chinese FM said the three countries would make joint efforts for security and stability of the region.