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Taliban says they discussed normalizing relations with US envoys
The U.S. and Taliban agreed to a prisoner exchange and discussed expanding bilateral ties including investment and humanitarian aid, aiming to normalize relations despite ongoing challenges.
- On September 13, 2025, Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting as the Taliban's foreign affairs chief, held discussions in Kabul with U.S. special envoy Adam Boehler and former envoy Zalmay Khalilzad regarding the enhancement of bilateral ties.
- The meeting followed the Taliban's release of U.S. citizen George Glezmann and occurred amid Taliban criticism of Trump's travel ban on Afghan nationals.
- Discussions covered normalizing relations, detainee issues, investment opportunities, and included U.S. condolences for a recent eastern Afghanistan earthquake.
- The Taliban framed resolution of detainee cases as an 'opportunity to normalize bilateral relations,' while Boehler emphasized respecting nations' freedom of choice and working toward tangible results.
- Both sides agreed to continue talks on bilateral issues, signaling potential progress in relations despite ongoing challenges such as detainee concerns and travel restrictions.
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