Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-08
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday, October 8, 2026, that France is conducting technical discussions with the Taliban, who are in power in Afghanistan, with the aim of facilitating the return of Afghans residing irregularly in French territory and considered a security risk to the French population.
Although acknowledged by France, these exchanges do not constitute official recognition of the Taliban, neither by France nor by the European Union. The stated objective is strictly limited to managing the return of Afghans deemed dangerous or problematic.