Afghanistan Peace CampaignBalkhi also stated that the military equipment left behind by the US belongs to the Afghan government and will remain under Afghanistan’s control.
The spokesperson added in the interview: “These are the assets of the state of Afghanistan. They will continue to be in the possession of the state of Afghanistan. People don’t make deals on the assets of their states, they make agreements through dialogue and engagement to find spaces and areas of common interest. We would like to close the chapter of warfare and open a new chapter.”
Previously, Donald Trump had criticized the Biden administration, stating that US military equipment worth billions of dollars had been left behind in Afghanistan. He had also called for the return of these military assets.
Although the interim Afghan government has shown interest in opening a new chapter in relations with the US, the stance of the Trump administration regarding Afghanistan remains unclear.
“Afghanistan should be discussed through dialogue and diplomatic means because the Afghan people are in serious need of peace, and the US approach is to resolve challenges through engagement,” said Janat Faheem Chakari, a political analyst.
“Overall, we must move out of isolation and towards globalization based on a balanced policy with the US and other countries,” said Mohammad Aslam Danishmal, another political analyst.
Previously, the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate had also responded to Donald Trump’s comments regarding the importance of the Bagram Airbase for the US, stating that there is no agreement under which Bagram Airbase would be handed over to either China or the US.