The chargé d’affaires of the British Embassy for Afghanistan, Robert Chatterton Dickson, informed the acting minister of refugees that a proposal regarding Afghanistan has been prepared by the United Nations.
In a meeting with Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, acting minister of refugees and repatriation, the British envoy said a UN proposal concerning Afghanistan has been finalized and will soon be shared with the Islamic Emirate.
He added that the proposal emphasizes strengthening relations with Afghanistan and ensuring the country’s security, and that the UK has played a significant role in its preparation.
Abdul Mutalib Haqqani, spokesperson for the Ministry of Refugees, also said:” Mr. Dickson expressed his satisfaction during the meeting that a proposal concerning Afghanistan has been prepared at the United Nations and is set to be shared with Islamic Emirate officials in the near future. He stated that the proposal includes strengthening relations with Afghanistan, ensuring security, and other positive elements. The United Kingdom has played an important role in drafting this document.”
Political analyst Ahmad Khan Andar said: “Countries like the UK, which were involved in the war in Afghanistan and contributed to its political and economic instability, should make greater efforts—not just for their own interests, but to avoid neglecting the Afghan people.”
During the meeting, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir reiterated the Islamic Emirate’s commitment to building positive relations with European countries, especially the United Kingdom, based on mutual respect.
At the same time, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai also met with the UK’s chargé d’affaires and emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between Kabul and London. He thanked the UK for its continued support and expressed hope that cooperation would persist.
Former diplomat Aziz Maarij said: “If the UK takes the initiative to engage with Afghanistan and improve relations, it could encourage other Western and European countries to do the same, which would benefit Afghanistan by helping it gain recognition and emerge from international isolation.”
Although the UK has not formally recognized the Islamic Emirate, its representatives who have met with Emirate officials have stressed the importance of continuing engagement with the interim government.
