INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognise the Talibans government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021,
after Moscow got rid of the group from its list of disallowed organisations.The Russian Foreign Ministry revealed that it had received
credentials from Afghanistans newly designated Ambassador Gul Hassan Hassan.The main recognition of the Afghan federal government will
foster productive bilateral cooperation, the ministry stated in a statement.Afghanistans Foreign Ministry called it a historic step, and
priced quote Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi as inviting the decision as a fine example for other countries.The Taliban took
control of Afghanistan in August 2021 following the withdrawal of United States and Nato forces
Ever since, they have actually sought worldwide acknowledgment while likewise enforcing their rigorous interpretation of Islamic law.While
no nation had formally acknowledged the Taliban administration until now, the group had participated in top-level talks with lots of nations
and developed some diplomatic ties with nations including China and the United Arab Emirates.Still, the Taliban government has been
relatively separated on the world phase, largely over its constraints on women.Although the Taliban at first assured a more moderate rule
than throughout their first stint in power from 1996 to 2001, it started to impose restrictions on women and ladies soon after the 2021
takeover.Women are barred from many tasks and public locations, including parks, baths and health clubs, while girls are banned from
education beyond 6th grade.Russian authorities have just recently been emphasising the requirement to engage with the Taliban to help
stabilise Afghanistan, and raised a restriction on the Taliban in April.Russias ambassador to Afghanistan, Dmitry Zhirnov, stated in remarks
relayed by state Channel One television that the decision to formally acknowledge the Taliban government was made by President Vladimir
Putin on guidance from Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.Zhirnov stated the decision shows Russias genuine striving for the development of
full-fledged relations with Afghanistan.Source: AP-- Agencies
