A New Taliban Diplomat Takes Up Post in Uzbekistan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A New Taliban Diplomat Takes Up Post in Uzbekistan

The Diplomat  

On October 9, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry posted a press release. The press release announced the reception by Saidov of Abdul Ghafar Bahr, the new head of Afghanistan’s diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan. While China’s acceptance of a Taliban ambassador in January 2024 received significant global attention, less notice has been made of the fact that there are Taliban diplomats heading missions in all five Central Asian states, even Tajikistan which also plays host to the Afghan opposition. We also discussed the acute topics on bilateral, regional, and global agendas.” On the Uzbek Foreign Ministry website, Bahr is again referred to as the “new head” of the diplomatic mission of Afghanistan. However, a press release posted by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs does refer to Bahr as an “ambassador.”

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Now, An Afghan Student To Man Afghanistan Embassy In India
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Now, An Afghan Student To Man Afghanistan Embassy In India

ABP News  

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In a first, India holds talks with Taliban; MEA official meets Mullah Omar’s son in Kabul
2 months ago

In a first, India holds talks with Taliban; MEA official meets Mullah Omar’s son in Kabul

Firstpost  

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Afghanistan reopens its embassy in Oman, the Taliban say
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Afghanistan reopens its embassy in Oman, the Taliban say

Associated Press  

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Uzbek prime minister is in Afghanistan in highest-level visit since the Taliban took power
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Uzbek prime minister is in Afghanistan in highest-level visit since the Taliban took power

Associated Press  

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The Taliban say they no longer recognize Afghan diplomatic missions set up by the former government
5 months, 1 week ago

The Taliban say they no longer recognize Afghan diplomatic missions set up by the former government

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The Taliban said Tuesday they no longer recognize Afghanistan’s diplomatic missions set up by the former, Western-backed government and that they will not honor passports, visas and other documents issued by diplomats associated with the previous administration. The ministry said people in those countries will instead need to approach embassies and consulates controlled by the Taliban administration — …

India, other countries attend regional conclave organised by Taliban in Kabul
11 months, 1 week ago

India, other countries attend regional conclave organised by Taliban in Kabul

Deccan Chronicle  

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India’s invitation to Taliban envoy in UAE is ‘routine’, there is no change in stance, say officials
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s invitation to Taliban envoy in UAE is ‘routine’, there is no change in stance, say officials

The Hindu  

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Hope for reviving Afghan embassy in India, after Afghan diplomats appear divided on closing the mission
1 year, 1 month ago

Hope for reviving Afghan embassy in India, after Afghan diplomats appear divided on closing the mission

The Hindu  

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The Taliban’s new ambassador arrives in China as Afghanistan’s rulers court foreign investment
1 year, 1 month ago

The Taliban’s new ambassador arrives in China as Afghanistan’s rulers court foreign investment

Associated Press  

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Taliban in contact with Afghan diplomats: source
1 year, 1 month ago

Taliban in contact with Afghan diplomats: source

The Hindu  

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Taliban take control of Afghan diplomatic missions in India: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Taliban take control of Afghan diplomatic missions in India: Report

Hindustan Times  

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‘Away for personal reasons, will return soon,’ says Afghan envoy to India Farid Mamundzay after ‘missing’ reports
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Away for personal reasons, will return soon,’ says Afghan envoy to India Farid Mamundzay after ‘missing’ reports

Firstpost  

He further stated that the embassy continues to function its routine work normally and has diligently addressed various matters, ensuring that the mission’s objectives continue to be met efficiently Afghanistan’s ambassador to India Farid Mamundzay said that he is not missing and is away from the country for “personal and family reasons.” Over reports of him ‘missing’ from his office, …

'No Change of Leadership': Afghanistan Embassy Rejects Reports of Taliban Appointing New Envoy in Delhi
1 year, 7 months ago

'No Change of Leadership': Afghanistan Embassy Rejects Reports of Taliban Appointing New Envoy in Delhi

News 18  

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Uzbekistan, which once backed anti-Taliban forces, is now betting on engagement
1 year, 8 months ago

Uzbekistan, which once backed anti-Taliban forces, is now betting on engagement

The Hindu  

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Taliban want control of more Afghan diplomatic missions
1 year, 9 months ago

Taliban want control of more Afghan diplomatic missions

Associated Press  

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Taliban to soon appoint envoys, officials to Afghanistan's diplomatic missions abroad
3 years, 1 month ago

Taliban to soon appoint envoys, officials to Afghanistan's diplomatic missions abroad

India TV News  

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Pakistan quietly allows Taliban-appointed ‘diplomats’ to take charge of Afghan missions
3 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan quietly allows Taliban-appointed ‘diplomats’ to take charge of Afghan missions

The Hindu  

Pakistan has quietly allowed the Taliban-appointed “diplomats” to take charge of the Afghan embassy and consulates in the country, a media report said on October 30. Sardar Muhammad Shokaib has started working as the First Secretary in the Afghan embassy in Islamabad, while Hafiz Mohibullah, Mullah Ghulam Rasool and Mullah Muhammad Abbas have been assigned to the Peshawar, Quetta and …

Taliban send envoy to take charge of embassy in Pakistan
3 years, 2 months ago

Taliban send envoy to take charge of embassy in Pakistan

India Today  

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Kabul safer under Taliban than previous authorities: Russian ambassador to Afghanistan
3 years, 4 months ago

Kabul safer under Taliban than previous authorities: Russian ambassador to Afghanistan

India TV News  

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