Turkiye Lowers Diplomatic Representation In Afghanistan
Türkiye has reduced the level of its diplomatic representation in Afghanistan following the end of the mission of its former ambassador to Kabul.
Türkiye has reduced the level of its diplomatic representation in Afghanistan following the end of the mission of its former ambassador to Kabul.
After the departure of Cenk Unal, Ankara appointed Sadin Ayyildiz as chargé d’affaires in Kabul in December, rather than sending a new ambassador. Ayyildiz met Tuesday with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister.
The talks focused on expanding bilateral relations, particularly in the economic and health sectors, according to officials.
Since the Taliban returned to power, Türkiye has changed its top envoy to Kabul at least twice. The decision to send a chargé d’affaires instead of an ambassador is seen as indicating a lower level of diplomatic engagement with the Taliban administration.
Ayyildiz has previously served as Turkey’s consul general in Kazakhstan, the Netherlands and Ukraine.
