Zabiullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated in an interview with an Indian news outlet that the current government seeks to move past wartime policies and establish positive diplomatic relations with the United States.
Kabul 24: Emphasizing the need to normalize political ties, he highlighted Kabul’s desire for the mutual reopening of diplomatic missions, noting that resuming operations at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul and reopening the Afghan Embassy in Washington could pave the way for formal bilateral engagement.
Elaborating on regional foreign policy, Mujahid asserted that Afghanistan has no interest in conflict or heightened tension within the region. He clarified that Kabul will not align with or support any foreign nation against another, including in matters involving neighboring Pakistan.
Regarding security agreements among Islamic nations such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Mujahid noted that these developments cause no concern for Kabul, as they are based on individual national interests and ultimately serve the broader benefit of the Islamic world.
Addressing recent cross-border friction with Islamabad, Mujahid characterized the incident as a localized matter and reaffirmed a commitment to resolving such issues through dialogue. He reiterated that Afghanistan harbors no enmity toward its neighbors and that isolated disputes should not jeopardize broader regional stability.
International relations analysts observe that these statements reflect a calculated diplomatic effort to manage regional friction while signaling a desire for balanced relations with both neighbors and major global powers.
On the topic of international recognition, Mujahid noted that official recognition remains dependent on the specific interests and diplomatic timelines of individual countries.
He added that Kabul currently maintains formal economic and diplomatic channels with several regional partners, with prospects for broader engagement in the future.
