Afghanistan, Dec. 20 -- Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar urged the world to expand economic ties instead of imposing sanctions, as Afghanistan faces a deepening economic crisis, high unemployment, widespread poverty, and restrictions on women's education.
Taliban deputy prime minister for economic affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar on Saturday urged regional and global countries to expand economic ties with Afghanistan, calling for engagement rather than sanctions and political pressure.
According to a statement issued by Taliban deputy spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat, Baradar made the remarks while inaugurating a commercial market in Balkh province, presenting trade and investment as key pillars of economic recovery.
Baradar said a stable and econ...