EU recognition: "We have no choice but to establish dialogue with the Taliban"

EU recognition: "We have no choice but to establish dialogue with the Taliban"

In his address to the members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Josep Borrell pointed out that Brussels would try to coordinate activities with other EU members in order to organize a diplomatic presence in Kabul.

"The crisis in Afghanistan is not over. In order to have any chance to influence anything, we have no other option but to get involved in talks with the Taliban," Borrell emphasized.

He stated that the EU will point out the importance of respecting human rights, the media report.