Taliban foreign minister travels to China ahead of expected talks
The delegation includes Ahmadullah Zahid, Taliban deputy minister of industry and commerce.
The delegation includes Ahmadullah Zahid, Taliban deputy minister of industry and commerce.
The trip follows a May 16 decision by the UNSC committee overseeing sanctions under Resolution 1988 to grant Muttaqi a.
The ministry said the trip will also include meetings with representatives and investors from various companies.
Muttaqi said in the past, Afghan governments had alienated some countries to gain the favor of others
Iranian officials said developments in Afghanistan would be a central focus of this year’s talks.
Muttaqi also warned against rhetoric that could undermine the Taliban's own authority.
The envoys also discussed a fifth round of talks held in Kabul this week.
This comes after a trilateral meeting held behind closed doors in Kabul between Chinese, Pakistani, and Taliban.
The talks are said to have focused on geopolitical realignment and regional cooperation.
The visit will mark Muttaqi’s third official trip to Iran since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.