Belgium issues visas for a Taliban delegation to attend upcoming European Union migration discussions, marking a first for the group in the EU framework since it returned to power in Afghanistan. Multiple reports say the EU is preparing to host Taliban representatives, following Belgium’s visa approval for the delegation.
The talks are understood to focus on EU migration management, including measures related to Afghan migrants. One outlet reports that deportation is expected to be among the issues discussed, reflecting the EU’s interest in determining practical pathways for returns. The planned engagement is therefore set against the backdrop of the EU’s broader efforts to address migration flows from Afghanistan and to coordinate policies with relevant stakeholders.
While details on the agenda and participating officials vary by report, both accounts agree on the core development: Belgium has issued visas allowing Taliban representatives to travel for EU-related migration talks. The engagement also underscores the EU’s effort to convene with figures from Afghanistan for discussions on migration, despite the Taliban’s status and the political sensitivities surrounding direct contact.
