Afghanistan Peace CampaignSome political analysts believe the United Nations should also work on addressing citizens’ challenges and developing relations with other countries.
Roza Otunbayeva, the head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), in a meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting minister of foreign affairs, stressed the UN’s efforts in combating narcotics, strengthening the private sector, and resolving banking issues.
The head of UNAMA provided information during this meeting about her recent speech at the UN Security Council, the extension of UNAMA’s mission, and her meetings in New York and Vienna.
Amir Khan Muttaqi also clarified the stance of the Islamic Emirate on certain issues and stated that if the views of the Islamic Emirate are respected, they will cooperate with the United Nations in various sectors.
Zia Ahmad Takal, head of public relations at the ministry of foreign affairs, said regarding the meeting: “This meeting discussed the fight against drugs, the growth of the private sector, and resolving banking problems in the country. Amir Khan Muttaqi also clarified the position of the Islamic Emirate on various matters to the UN Secretary-General’s special representative.”
Some political analysts believe the United Nations should also work on addressing citizens’ challenges and developing relations with other countries.
“If the United Nations acts sincerely, I believe it can initially attract significant aid to the Afghan people, and at the same time, it can convey the truth to the international community—something it has unfortunately failed to do so far,” Saleem Paigir, a political analyst, told TOLOnews.
“After the Islamic Emirate regained power, we see that the UN Security Council and the UN Human Rights Council use propaganda without considering our country’s political and economic situation. Such policies from the United Nations have become obstacles to political engagement between the Islamic Emirate and the international community,” said Ahmad Khan Andar, another political analyst.
This comes as the UN Security Council last week, after a month of consultations, extended the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) until March 17, 2026.