The league, which is a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and International Chess Federation (FIDE), is scheduled to take place from October 3 to 12 in London.
Hashmatullah Shahidi will captain Afghanistan, while other prominent names in the squad include Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, and Azmatullah Omarzai, as per the ICC.
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attack that occurred in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, on 2 September, which was claimed by ISIL (Da'esh)-K and resulted in multiple people killed and many wounded.
"Engagement is the only way that plays an important role in resolving challenges and expanding relations. Countries and international organizations should engage positively with the Islamic Emirate," Taliban official said.
The remarks by Dujarric came while he attended a press conference on Saturday. The spokesman for the UN Secretary-General also called on the interim government of Afghanistan to open up more avenues for diplomatic engagement.
The UAE and the United States reiterated their commitments to supporting the promotion and protection of the rights of women and girls, underscoring that these issues were critical to a durable and economically viable Afghanistan.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi gave the statement during his meeting with UN delegation led by Special Representative for Afghanistan, Indrika Ratwatte