After Russia, Afghan Taliban had a secret visit to another country

After Russia, Afghan Taliban had a secret visit to another country

KABUL - After Russia, Afghan Taliban had a secret visit to Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran confirmed the visit by Taliban delegation.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi quoted by local media said “In the framework of Iran’s comprehensive consultations with all parties in Afghanistan, a Taliban political delegation visited our country recently to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan.”

Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for the political office of Taliban had earlier said a Taliban delegation led by deputy political chief of Taliban Abdul Salam Hanafi visited Tehran on 16th of September to meet with the top officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran.

Shaheen further added that the Taliban delegation held talks regarding the development projects of Iran in the country and safeguarding of such projects as well as efforts for lasting peace in Afghanistan.

The Taliban delegation had earlier visited Moscow to hold talks with the Russian officials in the wake of U.S.-Taliban peace talks cancellation.