Afghanistan, March 16 -- Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada urged foreign countries not to interfere in internal affairs in a message marking Eid al-Fitr.

Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban leader, urged foreign countries not to interfere in the group's internal affairs in his Eid al-Fitr message.

The message, released Monday by deputy spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat, said the Taliban seeks constructive relations with other countries despite political tensions.

Akhundzada stressed that his orders must continue to be followed strictly, emphasizing discipline and unity within Taliban ranks across Afghanistan.

He also claimed security had improved across the country, presenting the Taliban administration as capable of maintaining stability af...