Taliban Foreign Minister and Zalmay Khalilzad discuss US-Afghanistan relations

Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US Special Representative for Afghanistan, in Kabul to discuss the current situation in the country and the potential expansion of relations between Afghanistan and the United States.

During the meeting, Muttaqi highlighted developments in stability, security, economic growth, and self-sufficiency, claiming that Afghanistan now offers a favorable environment for investment. Khalilzad reportedly praised the progress made in security, stability, and reconstruction efforts, while sharing perspectives on fostering constructive engagement between the two nations.

This meeting occurs amid ongoing international scrutiny regarding the Taliban's restrictions on women and girls and other human rights concerns. While the US government maintains that it does not engage with the Taliban due to its designation as a global terrorist group, Washington has continued sporadic diplomatic contacts and discussions in recent years.