Russia organizes an international conference on October 20 in Moscow supposed to “pave the way” at a recognition of the new Afghan government.
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They thought they had done the hardest by negotiating the American withdrawal from Afghanistan and chasing the old regime. The Taliban discover, since their return to power, that the international community does not intend to facilitate their integration into the concert of nations. Since the fall of Kabul, August 15, no country has recognized their government, and the Afghan Central Bank funds remain frozen in the United States and Europe. To break this diplomatic and economic blockade, Taliban leaders decided to invest the ground of international relations by relying on their political friends.
Organ point of this research of support, a conference is organized, in Moscow, on October 20, so, says the Russian government, “to pave the way for an improvement of relations between Afghanistan and the other countries, as well as the recognition of his government “. But no more the Russians than the Pakistani, historical support for the former insurgents, or other friends of these Muslim fundamentalists, have for the moment paid the way for this recognition. According to the Russian Representative for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, the United States, China, Pakistan, Iran and India have been invited. Washington declined the invitation.
Delegation of “High Level”
For this first international political conference organized since the fall of Kabul, the Taliban announced the sending of a delegation of “high level” led by Abdul Salam Hanafi, the second deputy deputy deputy. It was to be surrounded by several ministers including Amir Khan Muttaqi, in charge of foreign affairs. The latter, before leaving Kabul, urged the countries that “maintain good relations with the Islamic emirate, especially those of the region, to take the first step and recognize the government.” It also has again called for the unlocking of “Afghan assets in the world”.
At the address of the international community, the same muttaqi linked the question of the recognition of his Government to the fight against the Islamic State Organization (EI) which has increased, since the end of August, in Afghanistan, the attacks against the Shiite community and Taliban soldiers. “[EI],” he said, has no military and sanctuary in Afghanistan. “But, in his opinion,” the weakening of the current government of Afghanistan and the pressure exerted since the Foreign profit in Daech “. Finally, the Minister of Foreign Affairs wished that unfinished development projects in Afghanistan resume life.
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