08.07.2021 – 09:29
Representatives of the Afghan government and the Taliban arrived in Tehran to hold talks organized by Iran. A statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban began with a speech by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
“The United States was defeated in Afghanistan. “Afghan people and political leaders must make tough decisions today about the future of their country.”
He said returning to the negotiating table and political channels are the best options. Zarif stressed that they are ready to provide support to end the crisis among Afghans.
The Afghan government delegation was led by former Foreign Minister Yunus Suleiman, while the Taliban delegation was led by the deputy head of the organization’s political bureau, Abbas Istankizi.//AA
