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Poland’s Special Representative for Afghanistan met with the Taliban’s acting foreign minister in Kabul to discuss political ties, Afghan refugees in Europe, and future economic cooperation, signaling a cautious but growing engagement between the two nations.
In a step toward enhancing bilateral relations, Polish Special Representative for Afghanistan, Witold Sobków, met with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Kabul this week. The meeting focused on political cooperation, the situation of Afghan refugees in Europe, and opportunities for economic engagement between the two countries.
The talks highlighted both sides’ interest in building a stronger partnership amid evolving regional and global dynamics. The Afghan foreign minister stressed the importance of increasing communication and coordination between the two foreign ministries, viewing it as essential for advancing shared objectives.
Afghanistan reiterated its commitment to a balanced and economically focused foreign policy, emphasizing its openness to engagement with countries such as Poland. The Afghan side encouraged Poland to explore investment opportunities in sectors including agriculture, mining, energy, and infrastructure, noting that Afghanistan offers untapped potential for international partners.
One of the key points of discussion was the condition of Afghan refugees in Europe, especially in Poland. Afghan officials expressed concern over the challenges many refugees continue to face and urged closer cooperation to find practical and humane solutions. They also called for international support to create conditions that would enable voluntary returns through improved stability and economic prospects at home.
The Polish envoy acknowledged the humanitarian needs of Afghan refugees and expressed his country’s intention to explore economic cooperation with Afghanistan. He commended the recent improvements in security and administrative reforms in the country, considering them encouraging signs for potential investment and long-term collaboration.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their readiness to strengthen diplomatic ties and work toward mutual goals in political, economic, and humanitarian fields.
Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío has denied that Havana and Washington have entered formal negotiations, countering recent assertions by U.S. President Donald Trump, while saying the island is open to dialogue under certain conditions.
Talks with the U.S. should be pursued to secure national interests as long as "threats and unreasonable expectations" are avoided, President Masoud Pezeshkian posted on X on Tuesday (3 February).
Mexico said it will stop sending oil to Cuba as U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the Caribbean nation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia on Tuesday (3 February) of exploiting a U.S.-backed energy ceasefire to stockpile weapons and launch large-scale drone and missile attacks on Ukraine ahead of peace talks.
Paris prosecutors have summoned X chairman Elon Musk and former chief executive Linda Yaccarino for questioning in April as part of their probe into the X social media network, they said on Tuesday.
Ukrainian and Russian officials wrapped up a "productive" first day of new U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, Kyiv's lead negotiator said on Wednesday (4 February).
Nearly 200 people were killed when armed men launched coordinated attacks on remote villages in western and northern Nigeria, authorities and residents said on Wednesday (4 February). Officials described the assaults as among the deadliest this year, amid the country’s worsening security crisis.
The United States and Argentina have signed a framework agreement to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals on Thursday, reaffirming a shared commitment to building secure, resilient and competitive supply chains.
Russia said on Wednesday that the parties to the New START nuclear arms control treaty are no longer bound by its obligations or related declarations, marking a further erosion of the last remaining legally binding framework limiting U.S. and Russian strategic nuclear forces.
Milan prosecutors have placed an elderly Italian man under investigation over allegations that foreigners paid to shoot at civilians during the 1990s siege of Sarajevo, sources with direct knowledge of the case said on Wednesday.
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