Russia Recognizes Taliban Government: A Diplomatic Milestone
Russia has officially recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, becoming the first nation to do so since the Taliban seized power in 2021. The Russian Foreign Ministry received credentials from Afghanistan's new ambassador, signaling a move towards bilateral cooperation. Afghanistan hailed the recognition as historic.
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On Thursday, Russia set a diplomatic precedent by becoming the first nation to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan since the group came to power in 2021. This follows Moscow's decision to remove the Taliban from its list of outlawed organizations.
The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed the development, stating it had received official credentials from Afghanistan's newly appointed Ambassador, Gul Hassan Hassan. This step marks a commencement of what Russia hopes will be 'productive bilateral cooperation' between the two countries.
Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry described the recognition as a historic milestone. Meanwhile, Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi praised the decision, encouraging other nations to follow suit.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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