Taliban Seeks Renewed Diplomatic Ties and U.S. Investment in Afghanistan

Amir Khan Muttaqi urges U.S. to reopen embassy in Kabul as international figures debate the future of engagement with the Taliban regime.

KABUL — In a marked shift in rhetoric, the Taliban government has intensified calls for the United States to reopen its embassy in Kabul, signaling a desire to transition from post-withdrawal isolation to formalized diplomatic engagement. Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s Foreign Minister, has publicly urged Washington to restore a formal diplomatic presence in the Afghan capital. The Taliban’s push for normalization is accompanied by appeals for U.S. investment, as the de facto authorities struggle to stabilize an economy crippled by sanctions and a lack of international recognition. The c…