“I would like to discuss several issues that relate to security, countering terrorism, and drug trafficking,” said Viacheslav Volodin
Vyacheslav Victorovich
The Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation of the eighth convocation. Elected in single mandate constituency № 163 (Saratov constituency - Saratov Oblast)
, opening the meeting. He emphasized that “it is extremely important for us to find mutual understanding within the framework of legislative support for resolving these issues.”
Mir Rahman Rahmani noted that “our efforts are aimed at ensuring the security of both countries, the fight against terrorism, and ISIS (banned on the territory of the Russian Federation). Although measures have been taken to [eliminate] certain terrorist training centers, these centers have not been completely destroyed, and additional efforts are needed.”
The Speaker of the Lower House of the National Assembly also added that Afghanistan can use Russia's vast experience in these matters.
“For decades, Russia has been our friend in various conditions, in various historical situations, and continues to remain one,” Mir Rahman Rahmani said.
“A lot is being done to ensure that our relations are maintained within the framework of the parliamentary dimension,” agreed Viacheslav Volodin. “I would like to express my gratitude for having accepted the proposal by Afghan parliamentarians to participate in the Conference of Speakers of Eurasian Countries’ [Parliaments].”
“For us, cooperation within the framework of this interregional platform is extremely important, because we have the opportunity to discuss the problems that concern both the people of Afghanistan and the citizens of our country,” the Chairman of the State Duma added.
