Four Afghan political movements are expected to hold an in-person meeting next year in Turkey under the title "National Consensus", aimed at discussing the formation of a government and engagement in dialogue with the Taliban.

According to AnsarPress, the Russian newspaper Nezavisimaya Gazeta, citing sources, reported that preparations are underway for the in-person "National Consensus" meeting in Turkey, to be attended by four Afghan political groups: the Supreme Council of Resistance, the National Assembly for Salvation, the National Movement for Peace and Justice, and the Panjsher Front.

The meeting is being planned following an online session held by the four Afghan political groups on December 10 of this year. Its stated objective is to foster coordination among Taliban opponents and advance intra-Afghan dialogue toward the establishment of a legitimate government.

A political analyst noted that limited reactions from some influential Taliban figures to this initiative have already been observed, including recent criticism by Sirajuddin Haqqani in Khost. However, he emphasized that such reactions do not indicate any willingness on the part of Taliban leaders to engage in dialogue with their opponents.

Prominent Taliban opponents-including Abdul Rashid Dostum, Mohammad Hanif Atmar, Ahmad Massoud, Mohammad Mohaqiq, Atta Mohammad Noor, Mohammad Ismail Khan, and Younus Qanooni-have expressed alignment with the "National Consensus" initiative.

At the same time, some opposition figures, such as Salahuddin Rabbani and Karim Khalili, have not taken part in this process.

Over the past four years, Taliban opponents have repeatedly attempted to unite under a single umbrella but have previously failed to achieve full coordination. The formation of the "National Consensus" as the first coalition among leading Taliban opponents reflects a serious effort to establish a unified front.

Previous similar meetings were mostly held online. This planned in-person meeting in Turkey is seen as an important step toward strengthening coordination among opposition leaders and drawing the attention of regional countries and some Western states to their efforts.