After Kyrgyzstan became a member of the UN Security Council, the "Taliban" asked it for support

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After Kyrgyzstan joined the UN Security Council, the Taliban asked it for help

The Taliban's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, asked Kyrgyzstan to support the Taliban's position in the UN Security Council. The reason for this is Bishkek taking a non-permanent seat on this council in 2027.

According to a statement released by the Taliban's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Muttaqi made this request during a telephone conversation with Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister, Jeenbek Kulubaev, on September 15.

In June, Kyrgyzstan was elected as one of the 10 non-permanent members of the Security Council for the years 2027–2028. The country will work in the 15-member council alongside the five permanent members with veto power — China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

According to the Taliban ministry, Muttaqi described Kyrgyzstan's election to the council as a significant achievement. He emphasized the importance of mutual cooperation and support between Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan within the framework of the Security Council.

The two ministers discussed the exchange of high-level delegations, regular political consultations, and the strengthening of bilateral relations. They also reviewed political relations and the expansion of economic cooperation, including trade, investment, and joint projects.

Kyrgyzstan has not officially recognized the Taliban government. Nevertheless, in 2024, the country removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations and has been continuing political and economic relations with Kabul officials. Kyrgyz delegations have also visited Afghanistan.

The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021 after the Western-backed government was overthrown and US-led foreign forces were withdrawn. Russia remains the only country to have officially recognized the Taliban government. Several other governments, including neighboring and regional states, maintain diplomatic relations or working contacts without official recognition.

Afghanistan's seat at the UN is still occupied by a diplomat appointed by the previous government. The Taliban has repeatedly tried to take this seat, but the UN has not recognized this claim.