Talibs announced improvement of relations with Tajikistan

The Taliban government has stated that recent exchanges of opinions and negotiations took place between diplomats from Tajikistan and Afghanistan.

According to Afghan media, the deputy spokesperson for the Taliban, Hamidullah Fitrat, reported on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the neighboring countries and emphasized that “the Islamic Emirate wishes to establish good relations with Tajikistan.”

The deputy spokesperson for the Taliban highlighted that, considering the recent negotiations and meetings, there is hope for the development of relations with Dushanbe.

 “The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan wants good relations with all countries, including Tajikistan. Since Tajikistan is our neighbor and a Muslim country, we want to establish good relations. Recently, delegations from both sides have been exchanging visits, and we hope that progress will be made in this regard in the future,” said Hamidullah Fitrat.

 The Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, Mawlavi Abdul Kabir, emphasized the “issue of strengthening and expanding relations with neighboring countries,” particularly with Tajikistan, at a meeting of the Political Commission of Afghanistan.

After the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan in 2021, Tajikistan took a tough anti-Taliban stance. In particular, at meetings of world leaders, Emomali Rahmon has repeatedly criticized the Taliban. However, recently, according to unofficial data, diplomatic and trade-economic relations between the Taliban and the government of Emomali Rahmon have been developing. At the same time, the Tajik authorities have not yet officially recognized this.