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Taliban begs world to have positive relations with Afghanistan

“We are calling upon the world community, upon all countries, far-flung countries, to have positive relations with Afghanistan,” said the Taliban

• January 30, 2024
Taliban leader, Abdul Ghani Baradar

Afghan caretaker government’s Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, has emphasised Afghanistan’s positive engagement and good relations with different nations.

“We are calling upon the world community, upon all countries, far-flung countries to have positive relations with Afghanistan,” Mr Muttaqi said at a press conference after the conclusion of a regional conference on Afghanistan.

The conference titled ‘Afghanistan’s Regional Cooperation Initiative’ was hosted by the Afghan caretaker government.

All the participants stressed that a peaceful and progressive Afghanistan is in the region’s interest, Mr Muttaqi said.

All the conference participants have underscored Afghanistan’s role in linking Central Asia to South Asia, Mr Muttaqi said.

He added that participants agreed to be cooperative in implementing major development projects.

(Xinhua/NAN)

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