AMRITSAR - Russia's special envoy on Afghanistan on Sunday said all parties involved in the war-torn country's reconstruction must work together and that the Heart of Asia was not the platform for India and Pakistan to score brownie points.
Downplaying Russia's military exercise with Pakistan two months ago, Zamir Kabulov, who oversees Russia's engagement in Afghanistan, referred to India's increasing cooperation with the US. The HoA should not be used by India and Pakistan for scoring points, he told reporters. He said bilateral issues should not cloud forums like the Heart of Asia, replying to a question on Pakistan supporting terror groups, reported Indian media.
Kabulov represented Russia in the Heart of Asia conference where he articulated Moscow's position on Afghanistan's transition. He said all major players, including India, must extend all possible support to Afghanistan in its transition. India has close cooperation with the US, does Moscow complain? Then why complain about much lower level of cooperation with Pakistan, he asked when referred to Russia-Pakistan military exercise.