Afghanistan’s new envoy to Russia commences his duties

The diplomatic agency said that the envoy’s accreditation by the Russian Federation is “a significant step”

Gul Hasan, Afghanistan’s new ambassador to Moscow, has officially commenced his duties, the press service of the Afghan Foreign Ministry said.

“The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to the Russian Federation, Mawlawi Gul Hasan, officially commenced his duties during an introductory meeting with the embassy staff,” the ministry said in a statement.

The diplomatic agency said that the envoy’s accreditation by the Russian Federation is “a significant step” and expressed hope “that this important development will further broaden and strengthen relations between the two countries in political, economic, and other domains.”