Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, stated at a press conference that the United Nations will continue to engage with all groups and countries involved in Afghanistan, including the interim government.
Dujarric also called on the interim government of Afghanistan to open up more avenues for diplomatic engagement.
The UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson told reporters: “In terms of the contacts with the de facto authorities, I mean, we will continue to engage with all stakeholders in Afghanistan, including the Taliban. And we’ve always done so following our mandate and I would say impartially and in good faith, always upholding the norms of the UN, pushing the messages of human rights and equality. And we will continue our work as mandated by the Security Council. And I think we would urge the de facto authorities to, in fact, open more avenues for diplomatic engagement.”
Hamidullah Fetrat, Deputy Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, also stated that engagement is the solution to challenges and that countries and organizations should engage with the Islamic Emirate.
The Deputy Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate told TOLOnews: “Engagement is the only way that plays an important role in resolving challenges and expanding relations. Countries and international organizations should engage positively with the Islamic Emirate.”
A number of political analysts also emphasize the need for the Islamic Emirate to engage with the world. They believe that exerting pressure is not a solution to the challenges between the interim government and the international community.
Naser Shafiq, a political analyst, said: “It is necessary for us to establish engagement with the international community by ensuring legitimate rights, which are considered among the values of the global community.”
This comes as more than three years have passed since the Islamic Emirate regained power in Afghanistan, yet no country has recognized the interim government. However, some countries have kept their embassies and political representations active in Afghanistan.
