Taliban-appointed defence minister of Afghanistan, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that the U.S. is an obstacle to Afghanistan’s international recognition, according to ANI News.
What Happened: In an interview with an Arabic news television channel, Mujahid stated that the Taliban has met all the requirements for international recognition. However, some countries are refusing to recognise Afghanistan under pressure from the United States.
“Al-Qaeda doesn’t exist in Afghanistan. How can we fight against those who do not exist, do not control any area of Afghanistan, and do not even have a strategy for our country? In my view, what Joe Biden said was in some way an acknowledgement of this truth, but this doesn’t show our cooperation with America. We do not need the cooperation of any country,” he added.
Why It Matters: Mujahid’s comments come amid ongoing international debates about recognizing the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. He emphasized that the Islamic Emirate is prepared to communicate with the international community to address its concerns.
“The recognition will keep us from being internationally isolated. Both for security and other purposes, it will be helpful to Afghanistan,” said Aziz Marij, a political analyst.
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