Taliban invites US to return with embassy and investments
Taliban offered US return to Afghanistan — with embassy and investments. Afghan authorities offered US to reopen embassy in Kabul and invest in mining and country infrastructure.
Consensus
- The Taliban invited the United States to reopen its diplomatic mission in Kabul.
- The Taliban proposed that the U.S. resume investments in Afghanistan's mineral extraction, dams, and road construction.
- The Taliban stated that the era of war is over and they seek a new chapter of positive interaction based on mutual respect.
- The Taliban explicitly rejected the return of U.S. military forces to Afghanistan.
- The invitation was made by Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in an interview with The New York Times.
- The United States has not recognized the Taliban government and maintains no formal diplomatic relations with it.
- The Taliban have expressed interest in opening diplomatic missions in the U.S. and are engaging with European countries on migration agreements.
- The Taliban government is officially recognized only by Russia.
Points of divergence
- The U.S. State Department rejected the proposal, citing the Taliban's failure to meet obligations in counterterrorism, ongoing persecution of women and girls, detention of American citizens, and refusal to return U.S. military equipment. — novaya_eu
- Experts believe access to lithium, copper, and iron ore resources may interest Donald Trump due to U.S.-China-Russia competition, but full U.S. presence remains practically impossible. — novaya_eu
- Russia officially recognized the Taliban government in July of the previous year, and in April 2025, Russia's Supreme Court lifted the ban on the Taliban's activities. — novaya_eu
- Russia and Afghanistan signed a military-technical cooperation agreement after establishing 'full partnership' in May 2026. — novaya_eu
- In September 2025, The Wall Street Journal reported on negotiations between the Trump administration and the Taliban about returning U.S. military personnel to Bagram Air Base. — vesti
- The Taliban have not allowed women to attend secondary schools and universities, and women face severe restrictions on work and movement. — tg_echoonline_news
- The Taliban are preparing to open diplomatic missions in the U.S. and negotiating migration agreements with European countries. — kommerant
Coverage (5 sources)
- Taliban offered US to return diplomats and resume investments in Afghanistan — The Moscow Times
- Taliban called on the US to return diplomats to Afghanistan — Коммерсантъ
- Taliban invited the US back to Afghanistan — Вести
- Talibs proposed US return to Afghanistan and investment in mineral extraction — Новая газета Европа
- Taliban Offered US to Return to Afghanistan — With Embassy and Investments — ЭХО / Новости
Key entities
- Afghanistan
- USA
- Amir Hamza Muttaqi
- Kabul
- The New York Times
- Taliban
- MID
- Washington
- Taliban
- United States
- Taliban Movement