The trip follows a year-long travel ban imposed by the Taliban on Karzai.

The bus was en route to Mazar-e-Sharif city in northern Afghanistan from the capital city, Kabul.

The cause of the helicopter crash has not yet been determined.

Taliban did not participate in the second Doha meeting in February, citing unmet conditions.

Six people, including three foreign tourists and three Afghan civilians, were killed in the attack.

Karzai said on X that the meeting focused on the current situation in Afghanistan and the upcoming Doha meeting.

West noted that there were “aligned views” on the economy, security situation, and the need for diplomacy regarding Afghanistan.

According to a statement from the Central Bank under Taliban control, the Taliban called on the UN officials to help.

The international community has consistently emphasized the need for the Taliban to lift restrictions on women's and girls' rights.

Sources indicate that the high-ranking UN official's visit is focused on discussions regarding the upcoming third Doha meeting with Taliban.