Taliban praises Moscow’s efforts to delist it as a terrorist group, says envoy
Afghanistan is keen on collaborating with Russia and other BRICS nations, according to Mohammad Suhail Shaheen's remarks to RTN. Kabul’s ambassador to Qatar, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, stated that both Afghanistan and Russia would benefit once...
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Afghanistan is keen on collaborating with Russia and other BRICS nations, according to Mohammad Suhail Shaheen's remarks to RTN.
Kabul’s ambassador to Qatar, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, stated that both Afghanistan and Russia would benefit once Moscow takes the step to remove the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations.
Earlier this week, the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office submitted a motion to lift the ban on the Taliban's activities in the country, with the Supreme Court set to consider the request on April 17. The Taliban has been classified as a terrorist organization in Russia since 2003.
Following the Taliban's seizure of power in Afghanistan in 2021 and the withdrawal of US forces after two decades, Moscow has intensified diplomatic relations with the group.
Shaheen described the prosecutors’ request as “a positive step,” noting that both Kabul and Moscow “have interest to have cooperation in various fields.” He emphasized that the prohibition against the Taliban hindered this collaboration, asserting it was necessary for the ban to be lifted.
The Taliban government, which lacks recognition from the UN, is interested in having Russia participate in Afghanistan's reconstruction after years of conflict. Shaheen mentioned that the country presents “a lot of opportunity, and mineral resources, and agricultural fields, and other areas of interest.”
According to Shaheen, “Russia is a very big country of the region, an important country.” He reiterated the intention to foster relations with all nations, especially those in the region.
He suggested that even the United States could play a role in rebuilding Afghanistan, despite its "destructive role during the occupation of the country."
“We do not want Afghanistan to become a ground for rivalry against other countries… We are open to Russian investment and cooperation in various fields, and our relations with the US will not harm that,” Shaheen elaborated.
Last fall, the presence of the Taliban's delegation at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia drew significant attention. When asked about their desire to strengthen ties with the organization, Shaheen confirmed: “Yes, we want the cooperation; we want our delegation to be present in any international conference and present their case… themselves and with their words.”
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
Kabul’s ambassador to Qatar, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, stated that both Afghanistan and Russia would benefit once Moscow takes the step to remove the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations.
Earlier this week, the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office submitted a motion to lift the ban on the Taliban's activities in the country, with the Supreme Court set to consider the request on April 17. The Taliban has been classified as a terrorist organization in Russia since 2003.
Following the Taliban's seizure of power in Afghanistan in 2021 and the withdrawal of US forces after two decades, Moscow has intensified diplomatic relations with the group.
Shaheen described the prosecutors’ request as “a positive step,” noting that both Kabul and Moscow “have interest to have cooperation in various fields.” He emphasized that the prohibition against the Taliban hindered this collaboration, asserting it was necessary for the ban to be lifted.
The Taliban government, which lacks recognition from the UN, is interested in having Russia participate in Afghanistan's reconstruction after years of conflict. Shaheen mentioned that the country presents “a lot of opportunity, and mineral resources, and agricultural fields, and other areas of interest.”
According to Shaheen, “Russia is a very big country of the region, an important country.” He reiterated the intention to foster relations with all nations, especially those in the region.
He suggested that even the United States could play a role in rebuilding Afghanistan, despite its "destructive role during the occupation of the country."
“We do not want Afghanistan to become a ground for rivalry against other countries… We are open to Russian investment and cooperation in various fields, and our relations with the US will not harm that,” Shaheen elaborated.
Last fall, the presence of the Taliban's delegation at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia drew significant attention. When asked about their desire to strengthen ties with the organization, Shaheen confirmed: “Yes, we want the cooperation; we want our delegation to be present in any international conference and present their case… themselves and with their words.”
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
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