The Taliban's unrecognized government in Afghanistan is expanding diplomatic relations with several countries, particularly its neighbors, despite not being formally recognized.
No country in the world formally recognizes the Taliban -led government in Afghanistan , where the extremist group seized power in 2021. But some countries operate embassies in Kabul and have accepted diplomats appointed by the Taliban , which controls Afghan missions in some 14 nations in the region. Russia is the latest country that is set to expand diplomatic ties with the militants. Moscow appears poised to delist the Taliban from its list of terrorist groups.
Former foes, Iran and the Taliban have forged close ties despite sporadic border clashes. India New Delhi reopened its embassy in Kabul last year. But Afghan diplomatic missions in India are in limbo as diplomats appointed by the former Afghan government have tried to stave off Taliban attempts to take over the embassy and two consulates. In December, Astana removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist groups.
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