Afghanistan Peace CampaignMeanwhile, the Islamic Emirate said that the appointment of the special representative is not useful.
The United Nations Security Council is to hold a meeting on Afghanistan based on resolution 2721 for the appointment of a special representative to Afghanistan.
The UNSC in a statement said that the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “appreciates” the meeting, as it’s to be held for the discussion about the independent assessment of the situation of Afghanistan, but has not stated anything about the exact date.
“Regarding Asian issues, the Security Council will hold a private meeting on Afghanistan in line with resolution 2721 of 29 December 2023. This resolution, among other matters, requested the Secretary-General to appoint a Special Envoy on Afghanistan in consultation with a range of stakeholders, welcomed the Secretary-General’s intention to convene the next meeting of the group of Special Envoys and Special Representatives on Afghanistan, and encouraged the meeting to discuss the recommendations of the independent assessment on Afghanistan. The resolution requested the Secretary-General to brief the Council within 60 days on the outcome of these consultations and discussions. Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo may brief at the meeting.” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Emirate said that the appointment of the special representative is not useful.
“The position of the Islamic Emirate is clear in this regard, that the appointment of a new representative is not needed, because the representative is appointed in a country where there is war and crises but in Afghanistan, there is no war and crises,” said Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman of the Islamic Emirate.
On the other hand, several political analysts believe that the appointment of a special representative is a good step for the betterment of the situation of the country.
“The appointment of a special representative by the United Nations for Afghanistan is a positive step and the effectiveness and success of the special representative’s work depends on the flexibility of the Afghan politicians and requires the firm support of the permanent members of the Security Council,” said Sayed Jawad Sajadi, a political analyst.
“The relations of Afghanistan and even the current regime with the world can be strengthened with the help of this special representative and may one day lead to the recognition of the Islamic Emirate,” said Tariq Farhadi, a political analyst.
Before this, several high-ranked officials of the Islamic Emirate said that there is no need for the appointment of a new representative for Afghanistan.