Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s Foreign Minister, met with Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister, to discuss bilateral cooperation.

During the meeting, Muttaqi expressed hope that Araghchi’s visit to Kabul would serve as a catalyst for deepening ties between the Taliban and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Muttaqi remarked, “Iran and Afghanistan are two neighbouring Muslim nations that have shared in each other’s joys and sorrows.”

Araghchi arrived in Kabul on Sunday morning, leading a political and economic delegation. During his discussion with Muttaqi, he stated, “Iran and Afghanistan have always enjoyed friendly relations, and we aspire to see these ties grow further, particularly in economic and cultural domains.”

The Iranian minister also expressed satisfaction with the current state of relations between Tehran and the Taliban, noting, “Iran-Afghanistan economic and trade relations are currently at a favourable level. This visit provides an opportunity to further advance relations in the interests of both nations.”

Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, described Araghchi’s trip to Kabul as part of Tehran’s broader efforts to safeguard its national interests. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “This visit aligns with our neighbourhood policy and reflects the Foreign Ministry’s inherent mission to pursue national interests through engagement and the resolution of shared concerns.”

The issue of water rights remains a key topic in discussions between officials from the Islamic Republic and the Taliban.