Mullah Rahmatullah Najib, the newly appointed Taliban governor of Badakhshan, reportedly held a lengthy meeting with Taliban leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada in Kandahar before travelling to the northeastern province.
Sources in Kandahar told Afghanistan International that the meeting took place on Friday and focused on Najib’s responsibilities and the Taliban leadership’s expectations for his administration in Badakhshan.
Instructions on Managing Badakhshan
According to the sources, Akhundzada gave Najib specific instructions regarding his mission and how he should manage the province.
The security situation in Badakhshan was reportedly among the main issues discussed during the meeting. Recent developments in the province and approaches to handling sensitive local matters were also highlighted.
Focus on Security and Sensitive Issues
Badakhshan has remained a strategically important and sensitive province due to its location along Afghanistan’s borders with several countries and its recent security developments.
Najib is expected to take charge of provincial affairs following his meeting with the Taliban leader, with the directives reportedly intended to guide his approach to security and governance in the province.
The reported meeting underscores the Taliban leadership’s focus on the security situation and administration of Badakhshan as the new governor begins his assignment.