Afghanistan Peace CampaignThe Islamic Emirate has not officially announced who is representing the interim government at the meeting.
For the first time, officials of the Islamic Emirate have been invited to an international security meeting in Russia.
The Russian news agency TASS, quoting the country’s Security Council, reported that representatives of the Islamic Emirate will attend the 13th Moscow International Security Meeting. This meeting began today at the Russian National Center and will continue until May 29.
Hamidullah Hotak, a political affairs expert, said: “This meeting is held for security in Russia, and the host country invited the Islamic Emirate. Neighboring countries are also present, but Afghanistan has repeatedly said that under no circumstances will it allow its soil to be used to destabilize other countries.”
Although the Islamic Emirate has not officially announced who is representing the interim government at the meeting, experts say participation in such gatherings can be part of efforts to gain international legitimacy and increase political and security engagement.
Hadi Quraishi, a military affairs expert, said: “Overall, Afghanistan’s participation in various forums held in Moscow is beneficial for the country both regionally and internationally, and raises its profile on the global stage.”
Aziz Maarej, a former diplomat, stated: “This is very good and important news, and a good opportunity that for the first time, Afghanistan has been invited to a major meeting called the Moscow Security Conference with a representative from the Islamic Emirate. This shows their intention for security. Taliban also understand the necessity and come up with their own proposals to improve Afghanistan.”
At the 13th Moscow International Security Meeting, senior security officials from BRICS member countries, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) are participating to discuss regional and global security challenges.
Although Russia has not yet officially recognized the interim government of Afghanistan, earlier Moscow suspended the designation of the Islamic Emirate as a banned organization in Russia—an action that experts believe plays a role in expanding Kabul-Moscow relations.