Suhail Shaheen, the head of the Islamic Emirate’s Qatar-based Political Office, has emphasized the importance of the participation of the Islamic Emirate’s representative in international meetings, including meetings of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Shaheen stated that in order to present the objective realities and the stance of the Islamic Emirate, it is necessary for the interim government’s representative to participate in these meetings.
Kabul 24: This comes as the fifteenth meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, themed Enhancing Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for Sustainable Development,’ began today (Saturday) in Gambia and is set to continue tomorrow. Among other topics, the situation in Afghanistan will also be discussed.
Suhail Shaheen added, “The participation of the Islamic Emirate’s delegation in international meetings, including the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, is very important to present the objective realities and needs of Afghanistan on one hand, and to clarify the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s position on issues and their resolution on the other.”
The main focus of the fifteenth meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation is said to be the issue of Palestine, with topics such as peace, security, Muslim minorities in non-Islamic countries, and human rights included in the agenda.
Abdul Rashid Qutbzada, an expert on international relations, said: “In the fifty years since this organization was established, it has not been able to resolve any major problems of the Muslim world; therefore, it is not very realistic to expect this meeting to specifically address the issues of Gaza, Afghanistan, or any other Islamic world country.”
Sayed Moqadam Amin, another expert on international relations, said: “If first-hand reports and information are provided to them, they can base their decisions on it and have their decisions be practically applicable.”
On April 20, the deputy prime minister for administrative affairs, Abdul Salam Hanafi, requested during a meeting with Tariq Ali Bakheet, the deputy and special envoy of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for Afghanistan, that representatives of the Islamic Emirate be invited to the meeting in Gambia to hear the opinions and advice of the organization’s officials and convey the current realities of Afghanistan to them; however, there is no news of the presence of any representative from the Islamic Emirate at this meeting.
Importance of Islamic Emirate’s Participation in International Meetings
Suhail Shaheen, head of the Islamic Emirate’s Qatar-based Political Office, highlights the significance of the Islamic Emirate’s representation in international gatherings, stressing the need for their presence to convey the objective realities and stance of the interim government.
Organization of Islamic Cooperation Meeting in Gambia
The fifteenth meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, focusing on ‘Enhancing Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for Sustainable Development,’ commenced in Gambia on Saturday. Discussions will cover various topics, including the situation in Afghanistan.
Islamic Emirate’s Delegation at International Forums
Shaheen emphasizes the crucial role of the Islamic Emirate’s participation in international meetings like the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to address Afghanistan’s needs and clarify the Islamic Emirate’s position on pertinent issues.
Focus on Palestine and Other Agenda Items
The primary focus of the OIC meeting is the Palestine issue, with peace, security, Muslim minorities in non-Islamic countries, and human rights also on the agenda.
Experts’ Perspectives on OIC’s Effectiveness
Abdul Rashid Qutbzada notes the historical challenges faced by the OIC in resolving major issues within the Muslim world, tempering expectations for immediate solutions. Sayed Moqadam Amin suggests that with accurate information, decisions made at such meetings can be more practical and effective.
Request for Islamic Emirate’s Representation
Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Salam Hanafi had urged the inclusion of Islamic Emirate representatives at the OIC meeting in Gambia to provide insights and receive advice; however, their presence at the event remains unconfirmed.
