"We should positively view the timely development of bilateral and multilateral dialogues and cooperation with Afghanistan on fighting terrorism," China s top diplomat said.
"I would not say that the situation is catastrophic. To be catastrophic, you have to have at least some kind of relationship," Russia s top diplomat said. "We have no relationship with NATO."
As the Taliban s takeover of Afghanistan shook the international community, regional powers Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan have all maintained their embassies in Kabul.
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