Moldova launches probe into visa issuance for visiting Taliban delegation

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Posted Aug 4, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-04-1830
Moldova launches probe into visa issuance for visiting Taliban delegation
Photo: Ziarul de Gardă

Moldova's Foreign Ministry confirmed an Afghan agricultural delegation received entry visas, prompting an internal review into how the permits were issued.

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the issuance of entry visas to a delegation from Afghanistan's Taliban-controlled Ministry of Agriculture.

Authorities confirmed the Afghan officials arrived in Chișinău, but emphasized that no official meetings or contacts with Moldovan state representatives will take place. In response to the incident, the government ordered a review of how the invitation and entry visas were granted, alongside an overhaul of internal procedures governing visa requests.

The arrival of representatives from the sanctioned Afghan administration sparked immediate scrutiny regarding oversight in processing entry permits. Moldovan officials stated that administrative reviews are underway to clarify responsibility and tighten security protocols.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă, Moldova1, Digi24, Newsmaker, G4Media.

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