Russia has officially recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, marking a significant shift from the historical hostilities between the two. This acknowledgment from Russia follows increased engagement with the Taliban by several countries, previously viewed as adversaries. The recognition is expected to foster cooperation in fields such as energy, transport, agriculture, and infrastructure. Russian officials stated that this formal recognition is aimed at enhancing bilateral relations with Afghanistan. The meeting between the Russian ambassador and Afghan Foreign Minister solidified this diplomatic advancement.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement saying that Moscow's recognition of the Taliban government will pave the way for bilateral cooperation with Afghanistan.
The act of official recognition of the government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan will give impetus to the development of productive bilateral cooperation between our countries in various fields.
Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote in an X post on Thursday that Russian ambassador to Kabul Dmitry Zhirnov met Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
During the meeting, the Ambassador of Russian Federation officially conveyed his government's decision to recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
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