What’s on the Agenda? Taliban Delegation Heads to Brussels for EU Talks
A Taliban delegation has arrived in Brussels for closed-door discussions with European Union officials, primarily addressing deportation issues. This meeting has raised alarms among human rights organizations, who argue it could undermine the EU's human rights commitments and pose risks to individuals in both Europe and Afghanistan. The delegation, which includes Abdul Qahar Balkhi, a spokesperson for the Taliban's foreign ministry, has been granted 24-hour visas by Belgium. The outcome of these talks could have significant implications for international relations and human rights policies.
| Jun 23, 2026, 16:07 IST
Taliban Delegation Arrives in Brussels
Brussels: On Tuesday, a delegation representing the Afghan Taliban is set to engage in private discussions with officials from the European Union, with a primary focus on issues related to deportations, according to a Taliban representative.
Human rights organizations have expressed concerns that this meeting may compromise the EU's commitment to human rights and pose risks to individuals both in Europe and Afghanistan.
The Belgian government has granted 24-hour visas to the Taliban representatives, which notably includes Abdul Qahar Balkhi, a spokesperson for the Taliban's foreign ministry, who was born in New Zealand.