Afghanistan, Sept. 26 -- China, Iran, Pakistan and Russia urged Kabul to form an inclusive government, safeguard women's rights, ensure stability, and prevent Afghanistan soil from hosting terrorism.

Foreign ministers of China, Iran, Pakistan, and Russia met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday and issued a joint statement on Afghanistan. The ministers reviewed the country's latest political, security, and humanitarian challenges.

According to the statement, the four countries urged Kabul to form an inclusive government and safeguard the rights of women and girls, which remain a key concern for the international community. They reiterated that a broad-based political framework is vital for Afghanistan's long...