Afghanistan, Dec. 12 -- Leaders from Russia, Iran, Pakistan, and Central Asia gathered in Ashgabat for the "Peace and Confidence" summit to discuss regional security and cooperation.

An international summit titled "Peace and Confidence" was held on Friday, December 12, in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, bringing together leaders from across the region to discuss security, economic cooperation, and stability.

The summit was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, along with leaders from Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, and Hungary. The gathering aimed to strengthen regional partnerships and promote dialogue on shared challenges.

During the summit, Putin held bil...