The recent, on March 12, 2024, visit of Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to Kabul underscores the importance of constant engagement with the Taliban regime. Ongoing negotiations with the unrecognised Taliban administration reflect Uzbekistan’s profound interest in fostering pragmatic relations with its southern neighbour. Given critical nature of issues such as trade, transport connectivity and water management, continual dialogue between the parties remains paramount.

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