Taliban secures pragmatic global alliances without formal recognition
Summary
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has built practical partnerships with many countries in trade, security, and energy, despite most nations not officially recognizing it. Countries like Russia, China, Pakistan, and others engage with the Taliban to advance regional interests and manage security concerns.Key Facts
- Russia officially recognized the Taliban government in July 2025, but most countries have not.
- Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister says Kabul deals with over 40 diplomatic missions worldwide.
- China is a key partner, focusing on mining projects like the Logar copper mine.
- Relations with Pakistan have worsened, especially over Afghan support for the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan group.
- Afghanistan is diversifying trade routes through Iran and Central Asia to reduce dependence on Pakistan.
- Uzbekistan signed $520 million in trade deals with Afghanistan in 2026 and plans a railway linking to Pakistan.
- The TAPI gas pipeline project involves Turkmenistan and Afghanistan but is currently stalled.
- Regional countries work with the Taliban to control borders and counter threats like ISIS.
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