Taliban establishes diplomatic relations with 103 countries and organizations

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**Taliban Establishes Diplomatic Relations with 103 Countries and Organizations**

According to a new study conducted by the Washington-based Institute for Near East Policy, the Afghan Taliban government (Islamic Emirate) held a total of 3,651 diplomatic contacts with 103 countries and international organizations in the five-year period from August 15, 2021 to August 15, 2026.

According to the study, Kabul expanded its relations with neighboring countries and a number of major countries in the region during this period. Iran, China, Turkey, Qatar, Uzbekistan and India are among the Taliban's most important diplomatic partners.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stressed that Afghanistan has good and solid relations with Islamic, Arab and regional countries. He added that Kabul is ready to develop diplomatic relations with Western countries and countries that previously participated in the war in Afghanistan and sees no obstacles to this. "There is no obstacle to establishing diplomatic relations with other countries. On the contrary, we have common interests," he said.

Mujahid called on Western countries to change their policies towards Afghanistan. He stressed that the wartime policy should change for the better. Afghanistan seeks to establish the best relations based on mutual trust with all countries.

According to international relations analyst Reza Muballiq, until the main issues with large countries are resolved, the problems with smaller countries located nearby will not be fully resolved. Because world politics and the economy are still influenced by large countries.

The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that 40 Afghan diplomatic missions are operating in different countries. More than 20 foreign countries are working in Kabul.

Earlier, it was reported that the Taliban called on the United States to return to Afghanistan. Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttahida asked to send diplomats and investors to the country, not soldiers. It was also proposed to reopen the United States embassy.