Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, held a high-level meeting today in Kabul with Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan.

The discussions centered around bolstering political, economic, and trade ties between the two nations, as well as key regional issues.

According to an official statement released by the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Muttaqi warmly welcomed Russia’s recent decisions to remove the "Taliban Movement" from its list of banned organizations and to formally recognize the Islamic Emirate’s diplomatic representation in Moscow. These moves are seen by Kabul as a vital step toward normalization and strategic engagement.

“Minister Muttaqi appreciated the Russian Federation’s positive steps in advancing diplomatic relations, and reiterated Afghanistan’s commitment to regional stability and mutual cooperation,” the statement read.

Envoy Zamir Kabulov reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to further enhance bilateral ties and emphasized Moscow’s interest in long-term cooperation with the Islamic Emirate.

The meeting also highlighted the upcoming Kazan Forum scheduled for next month, during which the long-anticipated permanent joint commission between Afghanistan and Russia is expected to become officially operational. The commission is poised to play a key role in facilitating joint economic projects and political dialogue moving forward.

Analysts say these developments indicate a growing recognition of the Islamic Emirate on the international stage, particularly among regional powers seeking to engage pragmatically with the de facto Afghan government. (ILKHA)