Afghanistan Peace CampaignDespite the absence of formal diplomatic relations, contacts between Kabul and Washington have not been completely severed.
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, told TOLOnews that the biggest obstacle to the international recognition of the current government is the position of countries around the world.
According to Mujahid, the government seeks positive and constructive relations with all countries, including those that previously had a military presence in Afghanistan.
Mujahid said: “We want good and positive relations with all countries of the world, even those that had a military presence in Afghanistan and were involved in the war. We want relations with them to become normal. The fact that they have not yet been prepared to normalize relations with Afghanistan is their own responsibility.”
Despite the absence of formal diplomatic relations, contacts between Kabul and Washington have not been completely severed.
The Islamic Emirate’s spokesperson said that communication with the United States continues, with some of these interactions taking place through Afghanistan’s embassy in Qatar.
He added: “From time to time, we have contacts with the United States. Sometimes these contacts are direct, and sometimes they take place through other countries. Afghanistan’s embassy in Qatar is also in contact with countries that do not have embassies in Afghanistan.”
Meanwhile, a number of analysts say that expanding the Islamic Emirate’s engagement with regional and international countries, particularly the United States, is important for improving and strengthening political and diplomatic relations.
Najib-ur-Rahman Shamal, an international relations analyst, said: “Given Afghanistan’s current situation, the country needs to expand and deepen its relations with the international community, regional countries, and other nations around the world. The Afghan government also needs to make appropriate changes to its governing structure and its policy toward the international community in order to build international trust and create the conditions for expanding relations with other countries, including the United States.”
Since the Islamic Emirate returned to power in Afghanistan, it has maintained political, economic, and diplomatic relations with a number of countries. However, Russia remains the only country to have formally recognized the Islamic Emirate.