Trump’s View on Bagram: How Will Regional Countries React?
One of the main goals behind Donald Trump’s plan to retake the Bagram Air Base from the Taliban and reestablish U.S. military presence there is to solidify America’s position in the geopolitical confrontations with Iran, Russia, China, and India. Consequently, these countries are compelled to unite against their common adversary, which seeks to strengthen its foothold and reaffirm its presence right on their doorstep.
Representatives from Iran, Russia, China, and Pakistan are scheduled to meet in Moscow on Monday, October 6, to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. Opposition to the establishment of any foreign military bases inside Afghanistan has been cited as one of the main agenda points of this meeting.
Participants in the meeting will include Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s Special Envoy; Reza Bahrami, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister; Yue Xiaoyong, China’s Special Envoy; and a representative from Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Other key topics on the agenda will include the travel ban exemptions for Taliban officials, discussions on forming an inclusive national government, and the release of Afghanistan’s frozen assets.
The “Moscow Format” meeting is set to take place a day after this gathering, with the Taliban’s Foreign Minister in attendance.
It is worth noting that representatives of these four countries had also convened on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Therefore, the Moscow meeting can be seen as a continuation of the New York discussions, with little change expected in the main themes or subjects addressed by the representatives of these four nations.
