The acting foreign minister of the Taliban, Amir Khan Muttaqi, held discussions on Sunday with Faisal Talq al-Baqmi, the chargé d’affaires of Saudi Arabia in Kabul, focusing on the enhancement of bilateral relations, as reported by the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Both officials highlighted the importance of strengthening the relationship between their countries and improving consular services for Afghan nationals living in Saudi Arabia.
During their conversation, Muttaqi advocated for increased delegation exchanges between Kabul and Riyadh and requested an expansion of Saudi Arabia’s quota for Afghan pilgrims attending Hajj and Umrah. He also sought to enhance consular support for Afghans in the kingdom.
The Saudi envoy characterized the ties between the two nations as “historic and deep,” reiterating his government’s dedication to assisting the Afghan populace across various sectors.
Al-Baqmi emphasized that the objective of maintaining the Saudi Embassy’s operations in Kabul is to capitalize on existing opportunities and expand mutual cooperation.
This meeting followed a recent visit by a Taliban delegation, led by Muttaqi, to Riyadh.
As of now, the Saudi diplomatic mission in Kabul has not released any statement regarding this meeting.
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