“We must build broad relations with Moscow, since it is in the interests of both the Taliban and Russia,” TASS quoted him as saying.

The head of the Supreme Council for the Rescue of Afghanistan noted that Iran and Pakistan are also states in the establishment of relations with which the Taliban are interested.

Earlier, Russian leader Vladimir Putin said that Russia hopes that the Taliban will interact with foreign countries within the framework of civilized relations.

* "Taliban" - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of February 14, 2003.