Mohammad Nasir Akhund, the Taliban’s finance minister, has travelled to Iran at the head of an official delegation following an invitation from Iran’s minister of agriculture.

In a statement issued on Saturday, November 14, the Taliban Ministry of Finance said Akhund would hold talks with several Iranian officials during the visit on bilateral economic, trade and customs issues.

According to the statement, economic cooperation between the two countries and customs-related matters are among the main topics expected to be discussed during the delegation’s meetings with Iranian officials.

The visit is also expected to include discussions on key issues related to the upcoming meeting of the Afghanistan-Iran Joint Economic Commission, with the aim of improving coordination and advancing bilateral cooperation in various sectors.

Relations between the Taliban and Iran have expanded in recent years, particularly in the areas of economic cooperation, trade, transit and energy.

Although Tehran has not formally recognized the Taliban regime, it has maintained diplomatic ties and practical cooperation with the group. Officials from both sides have repeatedly emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral relations.