Gilles Bertrand, the European Union Special Envoy for Afghanistan, announced the completion of his official tenure, emphasizing that dialogue among all Afghan society sectors remains the only path forward.

He stated that women and youth play a crucial role in building a better future. Bertrand highlighted that the EU approach reflects principled engagement without normalizing or legitimizing the Taliban administration.

Throughout his mandate, Bertrand visited Kabul multiple times to meet with civil society and Taliban officials. He consistently raised concerns regarding security risks and Taliban restrictions imposed on women and girls.

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