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Afghan Delegation Visits Japan for Diplomatic Talks Amid Ongoing Global Isolation
An Afghan delegation arrives in Japan to discuss diplomatic and economic ties. This rare visit signals Afghanistan’s ongoing push for global engagement since the Taliban's 2021 takeover.
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by News Desk
2025-02-17
Afghan Delegation Visits Japan for Diplomatic Talks Amid Ongoing Global Isolation

An Afghan delegation, including officials from the ministries of higher education, foreign affairs, and economy, has arrived in Japan for a week-long visit aimed at bolstering diplomatic and economic relations.

The delegation departed Kabul on Saturday, with Deputy Minister of Economy Latif Nazari stating the visit reflects Afghanistan’s intent to foster "dignified interaction with the world for a strong, united, advanced, and prosperous Afghanistan."

Japan, which temporarily relocated its embassy to Qatar following the Taliban's takeover in 2021, has since resumed limited diplomatic and humanitarian operations in Kabul. Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported that the delegation would meet government officials to "exchange views" on potential areas of cooperation.

This marks a rare diplomatic outreach beyond Afghanistan’s usual engagements with regional players like China, Russia, and Central Asia. The Taliban government previously participated in diplomatic summits in Norway in 2022 and 2023 but has otherwise remained largely isolated from the global community.

Japan's foreign ministry has not yet commented on the visit. However, analysts view this development as part of Afghanistan’s broader strategy to rebuild international relations and attract humanitarian and economic support amid a struggling domestic economy.
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