Taliban’s Foreign Minister Meets Japanese Ambassador, Emphasizes Continued Cooperation

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister, met with Kenichi Masamoto, Japan’s ambassador to Kabul, to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and ongoing cooperation between the two parties. According to the Taliban’s Foreign Ministry, the meeting took place on Sunday, May 24.

A statement released by the ministry said that both sides emphasized expanding ties and strengthening coordination in various sectors, especially humanitarian cooperation. Muttaqi described relations with Japan as important and expressed appreciation for Japan’s aid and cooperation in multiple fields.

The Japanese ambassador also stressed the continuation of his country’s cooperation, stating that such collaborations would persist across different areas. In recent years, Japan has been among the countries providing humanitarian and development assistance in Afghanistan.

This meeting occurs at a time when the Taliban administration remains unrecognized by any country. Diplomatic interactions with it largely continue within the framework of humanitarian aid and managing Afghanistan’s humanitarian situation. Experts believe that maintaining these relations requires greater transparency, respect for fundamental citizens’ rights, and establishing acceptable grounds for formal interactions at the international level.