Kabul Seeks Observer Participation in SCO Meetings

Taliban envoy says some countries support Afghanistan’s participation in SCO

The Taliban’s ambassador to Russia has said that some countries support Afghanistan’s participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), arguing that the Taliban authorities should be allowed to attend the bloc’s meetings because Afghanistan holds observer status. Speaking to Russia’s state news agency TASS, Gul Hassan Hassan said Afghanistan’s current status entitled it to take part in SCO discussions. “Yes, Afghanistan is an observe…

Afghanistan seeks to resume active role in SCO, envoy to Russia says

Afghanistan is seeking to resume active participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), where it currently holds observer status, according to the country’s Ambassador to Russia, Gul Hassan. In an interview with TASS, Hassan confirmed that Kabul considers renewed engagement with the SCO both possible and appropriate. “Afghanistan is an observer state in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and, in line with this status, should ta…

Kabul Seeks Observer Participation in SCO Meetings

Taliban ambassador in Moscow urges Shanghai Cooperation Organization to invite Afghanistan as observer. The Taliban’s ambassador to Russia, Gul Hassan, says Afghanistan remains an observer member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and should attend its meetings. In an interview with Russia’s state news agency TASS, he expressed hope that Taliban representatives would be invited to upcoming SCO gatherings. Hassan stressed that Afghani…

Afghanistan may resume active role in SCO: Diplomat

Afghan Ambassador to Russia, Gul Hassan, has stated that Afghanistan is currently an observer state in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and that Kabul is considering resuming active participation in its activities.