Afghanistan Peace CampaignGéza Andreas von Geyr (also known as Gräf Lambsdorff) cited the human rights situation in Afghanistan as the main reason for this position.
Germany’s ambassador to Russia has emphasized that his country will not recognize Afghanistan’s interim government in the near future.
Géza Andreas von Geyr (also known as Gräf Lambsdorff) cited the human rights situation in Afghanistan as the main reason for this position.
He stated, “We will not recognize the Taliban politically in the near future. The German government has made this clear. If you look at the current governing system in Afghanistan, especially the situation of women and girls, it is evident that we have a difference of opinion with Russia in this regard.”
In response to Russia’s decision to recognize the Islamic Emirate, the German diplomat added that Germany’s stance on this issue differs from that of Moscow.
He further noted that Germany conducts its technical negotiations with Afghanistan’s interim government through specific established channels and does not need Russian cooperation in this area.
Lambsdorff said, “Russia is the only country so far to take such a step, and by doing so, it has distanced itself from the international consensus. When we engage in technical talks, we do so through previously established channels. I don’t believe we need Russia’s assistance for this.”
Political analyst Wais Naseri commented, “Unlike Russia, which has long-term strategic economic, political, security, and geopolitical interests in Afghanistan, the Germans are not in a hurry to recognize the current government because of the constraints they face within NATO and the European Union.”
These statements come as the interim government has appointed two diplomats to provide consular services for Afghan citizens residing in the German cities of Bonn and Berlin.