China, Pakistan, Iran, Russia refuse plan to reestablish foreign military bases in Afghanistan

2025-09-28 04:52:15

(MENAFN) According to reports, China, Russia, Iran, and Pakistan announced their opposition to any attempt to reestablish foreign military bases in Afghanistan. The statement followed after U.S. President Donald Trump requested that the Taliban-led interim government return Bagram Air Base to the Pentagon.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said in Beijing that ministers and representatives from the four countries met informally on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly session in New York.

A joint declaration from the meeting “emphasized respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.” Guo added, “It reiterated firm opposition to re-establishment of military bases in Afghanistan and the region by the countries responsible for the current situation in the country.”

The gathering included Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, China’s special envoy on Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong, and Pakistani diplomat Umer Siddique, according to images shared online.

“This fully demonstrates respect that Afghanistan’s neighboring countries have for its sovereignty, independence and national dignity,” Guo said.

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