Afghan parliament team visits Tajikistan

KABUL (TOLOnews): A parliamentary delegation led by Wolesi Jirga Speaker Mir Rahman Rahmani departed for Tajikistan where they will meet senior Tajikistan officials including President Emomali Rahmon to discuss the Afghan peace process.

At least 20 lawmakers are accompanying Rahmani during in this trip.

Today’s trip marks the second parliamentary trip to Tajikistan. Some lawmakers said that Tajikistan has a key role in peace and stability in Afghanistan.

“Countries like Russia and other countries that have been under Russian influence can play an important in the Afghan peace process,” said MP Karim Atal.

Earlier, a number of Afghan politicians made separate visits to a number of countries in the region, including Pakistan. The trips were said to be aimed at discussing the peace process.