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Afghan Taliban to hold rare, closed-door talks with EU officials on deportations

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2026, 10:28 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Belgium issued 24-hour visas to the Taliban delegation, which includes New Zealand-born Abdul Qahar Balkhi, a spokesperson for the Taliban’s Foreign Ministry

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Afghan Taliban to hold rare, closed-door talks with EU officials on deportations

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