Russia Ready to Expand Cooperation With Kabul: Zakharova

The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson added that efforts to remove the “Taliban” from the list of terrorist groups reflect an acknowledgment of the objective realities in Afghanistan.

Zakharova said, “We have repeatedly announced that Russia intends to develop multilateral cooperation with the current government in Kabul, which has been ruling Afghanistan for almost three years. The effort to remove the Taliban movement, which forms the core of this government, from the list of terrorist groups indicates a recognition of the objective realities that emerged after the US and NATO fled Afghanistan and the collapse of the US-backed regime in Kabul.”

Although the Islamic Emirate has not commented on the recent statements by the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, it has previously expressed a desire for good relations with all countries, especially neighboring ones.

Meanwhile, some political analysts believe that the Islamic Emirate should pay attention to mutual demands to enhance interactions with other countries.

Zakiullah Mohammadi, a university professor, said: “In the past three years, we have seen that the Islamic Emirate has not engaged with Europe, the East, or the West beyond the region. Therefore, the Islamic Emirate must address the internal issues to reach international stages.”

Mohammad Mateen Mohammadi, a political analyst, said: “The Islamic Emirate must formulate its domestic and foreign policies based on a codified law to put an end to questions arising in the region and beyond.”

Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin also emphasized the importance of engaging with the interim government, stating that security and stability in Afghanistan are of great importance to Russia compared to economic opportunities.