UN chief calls permanent Security Council meeting on Afghanistan

Antonio Guterres sent letters formally inviting the United States, Britain, France, Russia and China to meet on Monday

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called a meeting of the permanent members of the Security Council to discuss the chaotic situation in Afghanistan, diplomats said. Mr. Guterres sent letters formally inviting the United States, Britain, France, Russia and China to meet on Monday, the diplomats told AFP. Some member countries of the so-called P5 had been discussing the possibility of a meeting for a few days, they added.