Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that Canada has “no plans” to recognize the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan following their takeover of the country's rule.

“When they were in government 20 years ago, Canada did not recognize them as a government. They have taken over and replaced a duly elected democratic government by force," he said.

“They are a recognized terrorist organization under Canadian law.”

Trudeau said Canada's focus is to continue removing people from Afghanistan, telling reporters that all diplomatic officials have been evacuated.

The Taliban took control of Kabul without a fight on Sunday, rounding off a dramatic week of advances across the country.

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