KABUL – After Russia, Afghan Taliban had a secret visit to Iran, theMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Iran confirmed the visit by Talibandelegation.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi quoted by local media said“In the framework of Iran’s comprehensive consultations with all parties inAfghanistan, a Taliban political delegation visited our country recently todiscuss the latest developments in Afghanistan.”
Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for the political office of Taliban hadearlier said a Taliban delegation led by deputy political chief of TalibanAbdul Salam Hanafi visited Tehran on 16th of September to meet with the topofficials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran.
Shaheen further added that the Taliban delegation held talks regarding thedevelopment projects of Iran in the country and safeguarding of suchprojects as well as efforts for lasting peace in Afghanistan.
The Taliban delegation had earlier visited Moscow to hold talks with theRussian officials in the wake of U.S.-Taliban peace talks cancellation.









