Afghanistan Peace Campaign
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has stated that there is no consensus on whether the Taliban officials will participate in the upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan.
According to the TASS news agency, Rudenko explained to reporters that invitations to the summit are made based on the consensus of BRICS members.
He also mentioned that the Taliban’s unrecognized status poses a challenge, which will be considered when deciding its participation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul has officially requested to attend the BRICS summit in Kazan.
The summit will begin on October 22 and last until October 24, 2024.
Russia’s state news agency, RIA Novosti, reported that the Taliban sent a letter to Yuri Ushakov, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, requesting participation in the BRICS summit in Kazan. Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister, expressed interest in attending the summit.
BRICS members include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This year, the group expanded to include Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, and Ethiopia.
Despite being on Russia’s blacklist, the Taliban maintain diplomatic relations with Moscow. Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s foreign minister, is in Moscow for an Afghanistan meeting on October 4 under the Moscow Format.
The Taliban’s diplomatic engagement with Russia highlights their efforts to gain international recognition despite being officially unrecognized by the global community.