Afghanistan Peace Campaign
In an interview with National Television, he called for the handover of Afghanistan’s embassy in Washington to the caretaker government.
On the eve of the fourth anniversary of the Islamic Emirate’s return to power in the country, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the caretaker government, spoke about direct talks with the United States.
In an interview with National Television, he called for the handover of Afghanistan’s embassy in Washington to the caretaker government.
Mujahid said: “We have periodic contacts with the United States. As you saw some time ago, an American representative came to Kabul, and likewise, when our representatives travel to Qatar or elsewhere, they meet with American officials. We have requested official recognition from them and have also raised the issue of transferring the Afghan embassy in the United States to us. Although we have not received a positive response, the people of Afghanistan want their rights.”
Continuing his remarks, Mujahid referred to Russia’s recognition of the Islamic Emirate and called on other countries to also recognize the caretaker government of Afghanistan.
The spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate added: “Afghanistan has no problems with any country and seeks good relations with all nations. Russia understood Afghanistan’s intentions, took the initiative in this regard, and took advantage of the opportunity. We call on other countries to take such courageous steps and establish relations with Afghanistan.”
Some political analysts also commented on the future of U.S.-Islamic Emirate relations.
Najib-ur-Rahman Shamal, a political analyst, said: “Closer relations between Afghanistan and the United States could help resolve many challenges, provided that such changes do not go against the religious values of the Afghan people or the national interests of our country.”
The Islamic Emirate’s call for recognition by the United States comes as, apart from a few prisoner exchanges between Kabul and Washington, the U.S. has so far taken no official position regarding Afghanistan.