Afghanistan Peace CampaignWest told TOLOnews that his country’s policy towards Afghanistan is based on two principles.
US special envoy for Afghanistan Thomas West said that the reintegration of Afghanistan into the global community was one of the key objectives of the countries participating in the Doha meeting.
West told TOLOnews that his country’s policy towards Afghanistan is based on two principles: the national interests of the United States and support for the Afghan people.
The US special envoy for Afghanistan said: “Part of the reason that so many countries came to Doha here, is that we are seeking to launch a process that does envision the reintegration of Afghanistan and the community of nations. That must be an ambitious goal that we have. But along this path that we will build together with Afghans as well as together with the Taliban, there will be incredibly important milestones to hit, now central along this path as my colleague Rina said, will be women and girls’ right to be educated, to work, and to participate fully in society. A part of this path that we will build will be about the fulfillment of security commitments, support of this path will be about the continuing implementation of the ban that they have placed against poppy cultivation, a part of this path will be about the budget transparency as well.”
Thomas West spoke about Washington’s policy towards Afghanistan: “The policy of the United States vis-a-via Afghanistan is … two sets of things above all; number one: our national interest, and number two: how best to support the Afghan people. So on the first set of issues, our national interest, we have in abiding national interest in ensuring that Afghanistan never again becomes a terrorist threat, a long-term ground for terrorism against the United States and so, in that regard we do engage in a dialogue regarding these steps that the Taliban have taken to fulfill the commitments they have made to the international community and above all to the United States in this regard.”
Meanwhile, some political analysts believe that Afghanistan and the world must resolve the current differences and national and international challenges that stand in their way.
“There are several important issues that need to be resolved and problems that need to be addressed before Afghanistan’s relations with the international community can be restored,” said Sayed Abdul Moqadam Amin, a political analyst.
“Without a doubt, all countries, including the United States, are seeking their interests in Afghanistan; they do not present those interests in front of microphones,” said Salim Paigir, a political analyst.
This comes as US special representatives for Afghanistan once again emphasized the role of Afghan women in society, the continued global support for them, and the stability of the country’s economy.