Kabul (EFE).– This Saturday, Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s Foreign Minister, had a telephone call with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, to discuss the rising hostilities with Pakistan and explore options to reduce tension through regional diplomacy. According to an announcement from the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Muttaqi informed the Saudi Foreign Minister that Kabul’s military operations were “defensive and aimed at managing and controlling the situation.” The Taliban official emphasised that Afghanistan «harbours no intentions towards any country» and expressed gratitude for Riyadh’s efforts to promote stability in the area. For his part, Prince Faisal bin Farhan underscored during the conversation the importance of «reducing tensions in the region» and addressing conflicts through diplomacy.
The Taliban seeks the support of Saudi Arabia to mediate in the conflict with Pakistan.
