List of international trips made by Amir Khan Muttaqi as Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan

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This is a list of international visits made by Amir Khan Muttaqi while serving as Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, a position he has held since the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.

Muttaqi is on a list of Taliban officials sanctioned under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1988, which includes a travel ban. He was initially among 13 members given a waiver allowing for travel. Though it had previously been extended multiple times, the Security Council did not renew the waiver on August 19, 2022, calling into question Muttaqi's continued ability to make trips abroad.[1] However, Muttaqi has continued making limited trips abroad through one-time exemptions granted after requests from the host countries.[2]

Table

Country Locations Details Dates Images
1  Qatar Doha First meeting between Taliban and U.S. officials since the Taliban takeover. Muttaqi led a delegation that met with a U.S. delegation led by Deputy CIA Director David Cohen and US Special Envoy for Afghanistan Tom West. Discussed political issues and humanitarian aid. Muttaqi also spoke at the Doha Institute's Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies and met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.[3][4][5] October 9–26, 2021
2  Pakistan Islamabad Met with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to discuss trade and relations[6] November 10, 2021
3  Qatar Doha Met with Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and discussed relations, human rights, terrorism, and humanitarian aid[7] November 27, 2021
4  Pakistan Islamabad Spoke at a special meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation called to address the Afghanistan crisis[8] December 19, 2021
5  Iran Tehran Met with rebel leaders for peace talks. Also met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.[9][10] January 9–10, 2022
6  Turkmenistan Ashgabat Met with Vice President of Turkmenistan and Minister of Foreign Affairs Raşit Meredow to discuss relations and oil, gas, and railway infrastructure projects[11][12] January 14–15, 2022
7  Norway Oslo Led a delegation meeting with Afghan civil society leaders, including women, and diplomats from the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Norway, and the United Nations. Humanitarian aid, women's rights, and bringing greater inclusivity to the Taliban's caretaker government were discussed.[13] January 22–25, 2022
8  Qatar Doha Met with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council to discuss aid to Afghanistan[14] February 14–18, 2022
9  Turkey Antalya Spoke at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum and had a trilateral meeting with Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and US Special Envoy for Afghanistan Thomas West. Also met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu.[15][16][17][18] March 9–13, 2022
10  China Tunxi Met with the foreign ministers of Russia, Iran, Pakistan, China, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Discussed refugees, economic activity, human rights in Afghanistan, and the Taliban's commitments against terrorism.[19][20] March 31, 2022
11  Qatar Doha Met with US Special Envoy for Afghanistan Tom West to discuss relations and the political situation in Afghanistan. Also met with UK Chargé d'Affaires Hugo Shorter and discussed humanitarian aid, girls education, and increased inclusivity of the Taliban government.[21] June 29 – July 1, 2022
12  Uzbekistan Tashkent Attended a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers Council. Met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines.[22][23] July 24–28, 2022
13  Pakistan Islamabad Met with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Planned to attend the fifth China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Dialogue.[24][25][26][27] May 5–9, 2023
14  Qatar Doha Met with a United States delegation led by U.S. Mission Chief Karen B. Decker and U.S. Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri. First formal U.S.–Taliban diplomatic engagement since the 2021 takeover.[28] July 30–31, 2023
15  Russia Moscow and Kazan Participated in the Moscow Format and regional talks in Kazan.[2][29] September 25–29, 2023
16  China Nyingchi Attended the 3rd Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation. Met with Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on the sidelines.[2][30] October 3–5, 2023
17  Turkey Ankara Met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.[2] October 29, 2023
18  Iran Tehran Attended a political conference on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and met with Iranian officials including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.[31][32] December 22–27, 2023

References

  1. ^ Gul, Ayaz (25 August 2022). "Taliban Say Travel Ban Hurts Diplomacy and Dialogue With World". Voice of America. Islamabad, Pakistan. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Sayar, Milad (1 November 2023). "Taliban officials defy UN sanctions with foreign travel despite criticism". Amu TV. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  3. ^ DeYoung, Karen (9 October 2021). "U.S. holds first direct talks with Taliban since withdrawal". The Washington Post. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Afghan minister wants good relations, needs more time on girls' education". Reuters. Doha. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  5. ^ "Wang Yi Meets with Acting Foreign Minister of the Afghan Taliban's Interim Government Amir Khan Muttaqi". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  6. ^ "Afghanistan's Taliban-appointed foreign minister visits Pakistan". Reuters. Islamabad, Pakistan. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  7. ^ "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Afghan Caretaker Government Delegation". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar. 27 November 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  8. ^ "OIC nations pledge fund to prevent Afghanistan economic collapse". Al Jazeera. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
  9. ^ Constable, Pamela (10 January 2022). "Taliban meets with opposition militia representatives in Iran". The Washington Post. Kabul. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
  10. ^ "Iran calls for release of Afghan funds during Taliban envoy's visit". Reuters. Kabul. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
  11. ^ Rascooli, Shirshah (16 January 2022). "Muttaqi Discusses Major Projects with Turkmen Officials". TOLOnews. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  12. ^ Ministry of Foreign Affairs (16 January 2022). "The senior delegation led by Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi visiting Ashgabat at the invitation of Turkmenistan, met with Turkmen Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Mr. Rashid Muradov and other Turkmen officials on Saturday". Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  13. ^ Gul, Ayaz (25 January 2022). "Norway Defends Hosting Talks with Afghan Taliban". Voice of America. Islamabad, Pakistan. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
  14. ^ Mohammad Farshad Daryosh (18 February 2022). "Muttaqi Recounts Achievements of Doha Visit". TOLOnews. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  15. ^ "Speech by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi at Antalya Diplomatic Forum". Government of Afghanistan. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  16. ^ "FM Muttaqi Left for Turkey on an Official Visit". Bakhtar News Agency. Kabul. 9 March 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  17. ^ Shamali Madina Kohistani (11 March 2022). "Afghanistan on Agenda at Antalya Diplomacy Forum". TOLOnews. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  18. ^ "Turkey says talks with Taliban on operating Kabul airport still underway". Reuters. Ankara, Turkey. 13 March 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  19. ^ Lalzoy, Najibullah (31 March 2022). "Amir Khan Muttaqi meets Sergey Lavrov and Amir Abdollahian in China". Khaama Press Agency. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  20. ^ Gul, Ayaz (31 March 2022). "China-Hosted Grouping Backs Afghanistan, Urges Taliban to Protect Rights of Afghans". Voice of America. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  21. ^ "Muttaqi Meets US Special Envoy West in Qatar". TOLOnews. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  22. ^ Eqbal, Saqalain (24 July 2022). "Taliban Acting Foreign Minister Departs for Uzbekistan". Khaama Press Agency. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  23. ^ Gul, Ayaz (29 July 2022). "China Gives New Trade Concessions to Afghanistan". Voice of America. Islamabad, Pakistan. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  24. ^ "Afghan interim FM Amir Muttaqi lands in Pakistan on four-day visit". The Nation. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  25. ^ "Bilawal, Muttaqi agree to promote trade, security cooperation". Pajhwok Afghan News. Kabul. 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  26. ^ Ahmed, Munir (8 May 2023). "Pakistan, Afghan Taliban Agree to Boost Trade, Lower Tension". The Diplomat. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  27. ^ Nichols, Michelle (1 May 2023). "UN Says Taliban Envoy Can Meet Pakistani, Chinese Ministers Next Week". Reuters. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  28. ^ Putz, Catherine (4 August 2023). "A Very Quiet Meeting in Doha: US Officials Meet With Taliban Representatives". The Diplomat. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  29. ^ "Russia hosts the Taliban for talks on regional threats and says it will keep funding Afghanistan". Associated Press. Islamabad, Pakistan. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  30. ^ Mariet D'Souza, Shanthie (30 October 2023). "Pakistan's Afghan Gamble: Refugees as a Strategic Tool Against the Taliban". The Diplomat. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  31. ^ "Muttaqi to attend a consultative-political conference on Palestine, in Iran". Salam Watandar. Kabul. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  32. ^ "Muttaqi reports his trip to Tehran was 'successful'". Ariana News. 27 December 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
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