Iran is preparing to host a new four-country meeting on Afghanistan in the coming months, as regional powers continue diplomatic consultations on Afghanistan’s security, political situation and future cooperation.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei announced the plan during his weekly press briefing on Monday, November 2.
Baghaei said Tehran was making preparations for the meeting and had already conducted diplomatic visits as part of the process. However, he did not disclose the participating countries, the exact date or the proposed agenda.
Previous meetings under this format have involved Iran, Russia, China and Pakistan, with discussions focusing on regional security, counterterrorism, economic cooperation and engagement with Afghanistan’s current authorities.
The latest ministerial-level meeting among the four countries was held in New York on September 25, 2025, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The participants called for stronger regional cooperation, counterterrorism coordination, humanitarian assistance and greater economic engagement with Afghanistan.
The proposed meeting comes amid continued regional diplomatic initiatives on Afghanistan. Russia hosted the eighth Moscow Format consultations on October 5, 2026, bringing together representatives from Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, Pakistan and several Central Asian countries.
Discussions at the Moscow meeting covered regional security, counterterrorism, narcotics, humanitarian assistance and economic cooperation.
