People walk through a security barrier as they enter Pakistan through a border crossing point, in Chaman, Pakistan, Tuesday, Aug 17, 2021. (Photo: AP)

Turkey said on Tuesday it welcomed the "positive messages" to the international community given by Taliban fighters following their seizure of power in Afghanistan.

"We welcome the positive messages given by the Taliban to foreigners, diplomatic missions and their own population. I hope we will see (the same approach) in their actions," Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said in televised comments.