6 June: Representatives of the OSCE Minsk Group co-Chair countries arrive in region as part of the preparations for the Kazan Summit on 25 June (agencies)

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.