Afghanistan, June 24 -- A Taliban delegation attended talks in Brussels on migration and consular services after receiving a one-day Belgian visa, marking the group's first known visit to European Union institutions since returning to power in Afghanistan.
Abdul Qahar Balkhi, spokesperson for the Taliban's foreign ministry, said the delegation traveled to Brussels at the invitation of the European Union and focused discussions on expanding consular services for Afghan citizens living in EU member states.
Balkhi said the Taliban had initially delayed the visit and later agreed to a brief one-day trip because of what he described as logistical, security and protocol considerations raised by Belgian authorities.
The visit comes after report...