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Taliban Foreign Minister Travels to Moscow for Afghanistan Talks

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04 Oct 2026 - 20:47
The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Taliban acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has traveled to Moscow to attend the eighth meeting of the Moscow Format on Afghanistan, where officials are expected to discuss the country’s current situation and potential opportunities.

Zia Ahmad Takal, head of information and public relations at the Taliban’s Foreign Ministry, said Sunday that Muttaqi would address the meeting on Afghanistan’s current circumstances and the opportunities available in the country.

Muttaqi is also scheduled to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and representatives of several other countries on the sidelines of the gathering, Takal said.

The meeting is scheduled to take place Monday in the Russian capital, according to reports. Afghanistan’s political and security situation and potential areas of cooperation are expected to feature prominently in the discussions.