Kyrgyzstan's Prosecutor General's Office updated its list of banned organizations on September 2, notably excluding the "Taliban" movement. This decision marks a shift in the country's stance and has been positively received by Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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The Afghan Foreign Ministry issued an official statement praising Kyrgyzstan's move, highlighting its alignment with similar decisions by other nations and its potential to enhance regional and international political recognition of Afghanistan. The statement noted that this development could pave the way for improved bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan, as well as other countries.
In June, Kazakhstan had also removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations, with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasizing the need to foster trade and economic cooperation with Afghanistan under its current regime.
Russia is currently deliberating a similar action, with discussions ongoing within the Russian government. Moscow's position includes calls for the Taliban to form an inclusive government and ensure cooperative governance among Afghanistan's diverse ethnic groups. The Russian Ministry of Justice and Foreign Affairs has submitted an appeal to President Vladimir Putin regarding this matter.
In mid-July, Bloomberg reported that several EU countries are considering reopening their diplomatic missions in Kabul. These missions, suspended after the Taliban took over in August 2021, are seen as a way for the EU to support projects in Afghanistan, protect women's rights, and establish a strategic presence.
Currently, 17 embassies, including those from Russia, China, Central Asian nations, Pakistan, and India, are active in Afghanistan. The U.S. maintains diplomatic contact with the Taliban through their office in Qatar.
Both Russia and the U.S. are cautiously engaging with the Taliban and their opponents, avoiding deep involvement in Afghanistan's internal matters.
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