Taliban says it wants inclusive government for Afghanistan

The Taliban has pledged to establish an inclusive government for Afghanistan and has promised amnesty, peace and women's rights, as its leaders are trying to display a different image.

The Taliban does not seek any internal or external enemies, and it wants to have good relations with everybody in order to develop the nation's economy and achieve prosperity, the group's spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Tuesday at its first news conference since the Taliban's takeover of the capital of Afghanistan on Sunday.

"We don't want to repeat any conflict, any war again," he said. "Animosities have come to an end, and we would like to live peacefully. We don't want any internal and external enemies."

All Afghans would have representation in the future setup in Afghanistan, Mujahid said, as talks and consultations are continuing with politicians on the formation of the new government.

Women could also work and study in different fields and would be offered all rights within Islamic principles, as women are a vital part of society, he added.