Afghanistan Peace CampaignThis comes as Tomas Niklasson’s mission as the EU Special Representative for Afghanistan has officially ended.
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, said the role of the EU Special Representative for Afghanistan was not effective in normalizing relations between the Islamic Emirate and EU member states.
Commenting on the conclusion of Tomas Niklasson’s mission, Mujahid stated that the new special representative appointed by the European Union for Afghanistan needs to reflect the realities of Afghanistan.
This comes as Tomas Niklasson’s mission as the EU Special Representative for Afghanistan has officially ended.
The spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate remarked: “He was unable to normalize Afghanistan’s relations with the European Union or change the perceptions within the EU that remain from the wartime era. This is not a significant achievement.”
Over the past three years, no European country has accepted a representative of the Islamic Emirate in its embassies.
Some political analysts believe that to expand relations with the global community, especially the European Union, the Islamic Emirate must address international demands while maintaining national interests.
Salim Paigir, a political analyst, stated: “Normalizing relations between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and the European community is not tied to one individual. The Islamic Emirate must consider some of the requests made by the European community, just as the European community must recognize the demands of the Islamic Emirate.”
During his five-day visit to Kabul, the EU Special Representative for Afghanistan held meetings with Islamic Emirate officials, representatives of the United Nations, journalists, and businessmen.
Discussions in these meetings revolved around alternative crops for farmers, EU humanitarian aid, the Ministry of Vice and Virtue’s regulations, and increasing trade with European countries.
Bilal Omar, a political analyst, remarked: “The European Union, during its presence in Afghanistan, has implemented various programs, particularly those supporting migrants, addicts, and infrastructure development. However, in terms of negotiations and resolving major issues, the EU has not been able to meet the expectations of the Afghan people.”
Tomas Niklasson was appointed as the EU Special Representative for Afghanistan in 2021.