Berlin Refuses to Normalize Relations with Taliban Amid Deportations

Berlin remains firm on not normalizing relations with the Taliban despite the recent deportation of Afghan nationals convicted of crimes. A foreign ministry spokesperson cited the current behavior of the Taliban as the main reason, noting that technical-level contacts continue through their representative office in Doha.

Berlin will maintain its stance against normalizing relations with the Taliban, even following the recent deportation of Afghan nationals convicted of crimes, a foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.

"As long as the general conditions remain unchanged and the Taliban persist in their current behavior, normalizing relations is out of the question," stated the spokesperson. They also highlighted ongoing technical-level contacts facilitated through Berlin's representative office in Doha, which has been engaged in months-long negotiations over the deportations.

This position underscores Berlin's commitment to holding the Taliban accountable while addressing security concerns posed by convicted criminals of Afghan nationality being sent back to their home country.

(With inputs from agencies.)