Afghan media outlets have reported a visit by a “high-level delegation from Tajikistan” to Kabul. According to the Bahhtar news agency, which is affiliated with the Taliban government, the delegation included representatives from Tajikistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, security agencies, and other government bodies. The delegation reportedly arrived in Kabul on November 15.
The purpose of the visit, according to Afghan sources, is to enhance cooperation in political, economic, and security spheres between Tajikistan and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (the Taliban’s official name for the country).
The Bahhtar agency noted that discussions would focus on joint projects, regional cooperation, and the status of the Afghan embassy in Dushanbe. The visit was characterized as a “shift in approach” by Tajikistan toward the Taliban regime.
As of now, the Tajik government has not issued any official comments regarding the visit.
Earlier, on November 10, Afghan media reported another Tajik delegation’s visit to the city of Kunduz, led by Zarobiddin Fayzullozoda, Deputy Chairman of Tajikistan’s Khatlon province. The group reportedly visited at the invitation of the Taliban and met with the province’s governor, Mullah Mohammadkhan.
According to Afghanistan International, the meeting included representatives from both countries’ intelligence, security, and economic sectors. Discussions covered not only trade and security matters but also visa policies and consular services for businesspeople from both nations.
This visit, too, has not been confirmed by Tajik authorities.
Tajikistan remains the only Central Asian country that does not officially recognize the Taliban and maintains no formal political ties with the group. However, recent reports of mutual visits and behind-the-scenes discussions suggest a possible softening of Dushanbe’s stance.
One of the most notable developments was the recent visit of Balkh Province Governor Yusuf Wafa to Dushanbe, where he met with Saymumin Yatimov, Chairman of Tajikistan’s State Committee for National Security (SCNS). Wafa reportedly also met with Tajikistan’s Grand Mufti Saidmukarram Abdulqodirzoda and gifted him a book. The Mufti confirmed receiving the gift but said he had not yet reviewed its contents.
Earlier reports also claimed that Saymumin Yatimov himself had visited Kabul for talks with Taliban representatives. None of these meetings have been officially acknowledged by the Tajik government.
