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Taliban, Iran Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Issues

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22 Apr 2026 - 14:50

The Kabul Tribune (KT) — The Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held a phone call with Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss bilateral relations and key regional developments, the Taliban Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

According to a ministry statement, the two sides exchanged views on recent developments in relations between Afghanistan and Iran, as well as broader regional issues.

Muttaqi described the current trajectory of cooperation between the two countries as positive and improving, expressing satisfaction with increased trade exchanges and expanding collaboration across multiple sectors.

He also welcomed what he described as a diplomatic approach by Iran and the United States, calling it a constructive step and emphasizing dialogue and negotiations as the best way to resolve disputes.

For his part, Araghchi praised the progress in bilateral relations and the expansion of cooperation, sharing his views on further strengthening ties with the Afghan side.

The Iranian minister also briefed his counterpart on the latest developments in ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, according to the statement.