Germany should engage in talks with Taliban, keep helping Afghans

Berlin, Sept 5 (UNI/Sputnik) Germany should negotiate with the Taliban to be able to evacuate people from Afghanistan and render humanitarian aid to locals, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday.
The chancellor saw the resumed operations of the Kabul airport as a good signal, primarily, from the viewpoint of medical equipment and drugs supplies.
The Islamist group, on its part, also hopes to establish good relations with Berlin, the spokesman of the Taliban said in an interview.
The Taliban expect financial and humanitarian aid from Germany, as well as support in the healthcare, agricultural, and education sectors, the outlet added.
On Thursday, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that Germany was ready to resume diplomatic operations in Kabul which were suspended after the Taliban took control of the capital last month. But respect for human rights, inclusive government, and security are mandatory before the mission can return, Maas added.