Taliban to welcome investment by Russia’s business community in Afghanistan, says envoy

The Taliban radical movement (outlawed in Russia) will welcome the activity of Russian entrepreneurs in Afghanistan, Muhammad Suhail Shaheen, Taliban spokesman, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to the UN said on Thursday, APA reports citing TASS.

“We want Russian businessmen, investors and entrepreneurs to come to Afghanistan. We will welcome them and will provide necessary facilities,” he stated. The official went on to say that in Afghanistan there “will be investor-friendly laws in the country,” Shaheen assured, adding that the Taliban “will appreciate and welcome if the Russians invest in Afghanistan.”