Afghanistan Peace CampaignMeanwhile, political analysts are of the view that the upcoming presidential elections will impact engagement between Kabul and Washington.
Washington says that the Islamic Emirate should meet their own commitments if they want to be recognized.
John Kirby, US National Security Council spokesman, at a press briefing said the Islamic Emirate has not met the requirements for getting recognized.
“We’ve said it numerous times. If they want to be seen as legitimate rulers, they need to meet all the commitments that they said they would meet and make. And they haven’t done that. Nothing has changed about our policy when it comes to the Taliban,” said John Kirby, US National Security Council spokesman.
The Islamic Emirate says that Kabul is committed to its pledges made with the international community and has asked the US to engage with Afghanistan.
“We are engaged with our neighbor, region and world countries. If the US doesn’t want engagement with Islamic Emirate — that depends on them, but bilateral relations are preferable,” said Zabiullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate.
Meanwhile, political analysts are of the view that the upcoming presidential elections will impact engagement between Kabul and Washington.
“After the US elections in 2024, the new US president may begin semi official engagement with Kabul and open their consulate,” said Sayed Bilal Fatimi, international relations analyst.
“The Islamic Emirate should lose something to gain something when it comes to engagement with the world community,” said Moeen Gul Samkanai, a political analyst.
This comes as earlier the US State Department said that they are assessing possibilities of reopening the US consulate in Kabul.