The meeting will bring together representatives from EU member states and international organizations.

Local sources said the gunfight lasted several hours.

The meeting was centered on security coordination and governance matters, signaling Kabir’s influence within the Haqqani faction of the Taliban.

Shortly after dawn, dozens of men and women gathered along major routes.

Akhundzada cautioned that the Taliban rule would face collapse if its members failed to uphold discipline and cohesion.

“The spirit of Eid al-Adha should guide all Afghans toward greater empathy, lasting peace, and a renewed commitment to building.