Russian ministries call on Putin to remove Islamic Emirate from terrorist list

The Russian Foreign and Justice Ministries have called on President Vladimir Putin to remove the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) from Moscow’s terrorist list, Russian presidential envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov told TASS.

According to him, this position was supported by a number of government bodies.

He said: “This must be done. Without this, it will be premature to talk about recognition. Therefore, work on this issue continues. All considerations have been reported to the top leadership of Russia. We are waiting for a decision.”

According to him, the Islamic Emirate government has come a long way towards being recognized since it came to power in Afghanistan in August 2021.

“But there are still a few hurdles to overcome, after which the Russian leadership will make a decision,” Kabulov pointed out.

In another development, the IEA has confirmed its participation in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Kabulov told Rossiya-24 TV.

“The Taliban (IEA) government’s labor minister and the head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry will take part in the St. Petersburg economic forum,” he said.

“I expect that they and the accompanying Afghan business people will agree with Russian and other foreign partners on establishing cooperation,” Kabulov said.

“As for the Russian side, I have already mentioned that such cooperation is already in place, but its potential has not been exhausted and wider possibilities exist,” he added.

“I expect that the Afghan delegation will make the most of this chance to strengthen and expand cooperation both with Russian business and with other friendly countries,” he said.