Afghanistan's ambassador to Russia: other countries are also close to recognizing the government of Kabul Gul Hassan, the ambassador of the Afghan government to Russia, claimed that after Russia, several other countries also came close to recognizing the government of Afghanistan. He indicated the interest of Central Asian countries, Russia and China in expanding relations with Afghanistan, and announced the invitation of Afghan officials to several countries. Hassan also announced that a high-level Russian economic delegation will soon visit Kabul to expand economic relations.