Afghanistan Peace CampaignMujahid said these relations are being developed on the basis of Afghanistan’s national interests.
Speaking during a virtual briefing with the media from Kandahar, Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghanistan’s ties with regional countries are expanding under the government’s connectivity- and economy-focused approach.
Mujahid said these relations are being developed on the basis of Afghanistan’s national interests.
“We seek relations with all countries. Regional and neighboring countries are of particular importance because our economic ties and interests are interconnected. Afghanistan assures that its territory will not be used against any country, and our policy is centered on the economy and regional connectivity,” Mujahid said.
Political analyst Aziz Maarij said the Islamic Emirate needs to make changes on issues such as human rights, girls’ education, women’s employment, and the formation of an inclusive political system.
“The current global environment requires changes, particularly regarding human rights, girls’ education, women’s work, and inclusive governance. That is also why the international community has not recognized the Islamic Emirate,” Maarij said.
Mujahid also described Afghanistan’s security situation as stable and reliable.
He said there are no challenges along the country’s official borders or the hypothetical Durand Line with Pakistan, adding that the government has the security situation under control across the country.
“Our people should have no concerns in this regard. Our border forces are defending the country’s territorial integrity with great restraint,” Mujahid said.
Although the Islamic Emirate has established political and economic relations with a number of regional and other countries as it approaches its fifth year in power, Russia remains the only country to have formally recognized it. No other country has taken that step so far.