TEHRAN, Iran, Nov 28 (NNN-IRNA) – A Taliban delegation met with the Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, in Iran’s capital Tehran, to discuss developments over Afghanistan peace plans, Press TV reported on Wednesday.
In the meeting which took place on Tuesday, Zarif voiced Iran’s readiness to help restoration of peace and stability to the neighbouring country.
“Iran is ready to take part in efforts aimed at facilitating such peace process that would be participated by the Kabul government and all influential Afghan political forces,” Zarif was quoted as saying.
Iran is also prepared to expand its economic and cultural cooperation with the Afghan government and people, on the basis of common interests, he said.
The Taliban delegation was led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the head of Taliban’s Qatar-based political bureau.– NNN-IRNA
