The text of the following statement was released by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the United States on the occasion of the C5+1 Special Session on Afghanistan in Astana, Kazakhstan on July 27.
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On July 27, the Special Representatives and Special Envoys for Afghanistan of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the United States met in Astana, Kazakhstan under the auspices of the C5+1 regional diplomatic platform.
The Special Representatives and Special Envoys exchanged views on the current situation in Afghanistan and its implications for the region. They emphasized opportunities for U.S. and Central Asia cooperation in support of the Afghan people and in furtherance of security and resilience in the wider region.
In light of shared C5+1 objectives, the participants:
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