US expects 'deeds, not words' from Taliban to recognise it diplomatically

The United States has said that it expects “deeds, not words” from Taliban to recognise the group diplomatically.

The US has said it expects "deeds, not words" and "follow through" on pledges by the Taliban to recognise the group diplomatically. Addressing a press conference on Friday, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the Taliban has made clear that they would "they would like to see an American diplomatic presence remain" in Afghanistan.