Afghanistan Peace CampaignThe Islamic Emirate has not commented on this American official’s trip to Qatar and Pakistan.
According to the department statement, Bass’s visit, which began on April 26 and is scheduled to continue until April 30, will include discussions with Qatari and Pakistani officials regarding support for Afghanistan and shared regional security interests.
The statement also said: “Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John Bass will travel to Qatar and Pakistan April 26-30. In Doha, Qatar, he will meet with senior Qatari government officials and other diplomatic missions to discuss support for Afghanistan and shared security interests in the region. In Islamabad, Pakistan, Under Secretary Bass will meet with senior Pakistani government officials to discuss a range of regional and bilateral issues as part of the US-Pakistani partnership.”
The Islamic Emirate has not commented on this American official’s trip to Qatar and Pakistan; however, it has previously stated that representatives and officials from other countries should first consult with the interim Afghan government to address some of the challenges.
Political analysts have described this American official’s trip to the region as an effort by the United States to prevent political rivals, including Russia, from gaining a foothold.
Wais Naseri, a political analyst, told TOLOnews: “John Bass, with his extensive experience in Afghan affairs, knows that Pakistan and Qatar are two very large and influential countries affecting developments in Afghanistan.”
Najib Rahman Shamal, another analyst, said: “It has been more than two and a half years since the United States left Afghanistan; however, it is never willing to lose its interests in Afghanistan and the regional countries.”
Thomas West, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, had also traveled to India on the fourth of Hamal this solar year and discussed the development of diplomatic relations with Afghanistan with some officials of that country. The Islamic Emirate has requested that the US representative mention the achievements of the Islamic Emirate with countries during his travels.