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Putin: Building ties with Islamic Emirate is necessary
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that it is necessary to build relations with the Islamic Emirate due to their control over Afghanistan.
Putin told journalists on Tuesday, during a state visit to Tashkent, relations need to be built “accordingly”.
“These people (IEA) control the country and its territory and are the current rulers of Afghanistan,” he said.
Without elaborating on issues, he did however say that “everyone is aware of” current problems in the country.
“How to establish relations with the Taliban (IEA) is another question, but we must somehow [maintain] relations with them,” he added.
Referring to regional partners, including Central Asia countries, on establishing relations with the IEA, Putin said: “We take into account the opinions of each of our partners and friends and will coordinate on this issue.”
Putin’s remarks come a day after Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, put forward a proposal to remove the IEA from Moscow’s terrorist list.
Speaking to TASS news agency, Kabulov said: “This must be done. Without this, it will be premature to talk about recognition. Therefore, work on this issue continues. All considerations have been reported to the top leadership of Russia. We are waiting for a decision.”
According to him, the Islamic Emirate government has come a long way towards being recognized since it came to power in Afghanistan in August 2021.
“But there are still a few hurdles to overcome, after which the Russian leadership will make a decision,” Kabulov pointed out.
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed Putin’s remarks and those of other Russian officials.
The Islamic Emirate says that Afghanistan has a sovereign government and system and seeks interaction and good relations with all countries in the region and the world.
In reaction, John Kirby, the National Security Communications Advisor of the White House, said on Tuesday that Russia’s investigation into the removal of the IEA from the list of terrorist groups and the possible recognition could send a “terrible message” to other countries.
In response to a question whether this Russian action will have a message for America’s competitors, including China and Iran, Kirby said: “We think that [this action] will have a terrible message.”
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US special representative for Afghanistan, has questioned Pakistan’s commitment to the welfare of the Afghan people, citing Islamabad’s policies over the past three decades.
Khalilzad said in a post on X that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif advocated for the rights of Afghan women during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Friday.
Sharif said: “Fundamental rights of the Afghan people — especially women and girls — must be respected.”
Responding to the remarks, Khalilzad said Pakistan’s policies over the past 30 years raise questions about Sharif’s commitment to Afghan welfare.
He cited Pakistan’s support for militant groups against US forces and what he described as the poor treatment of Afghan refugees as examples.
Khalilzad also said Afghanistan and Pakistan need and should have much better relations, adding that “a reset is necessary.”
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Rabab Fatima, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X that Misri underscored the need to keep addressing the humanitarian needs of the Afghan people as a priority.
Misri also appreciated the role of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and reaffirmed India’s continued cooperation with the United Nations on Afghanistan.
The meeting comes as Afghanistan continues to face humanitarian and economic challenges, with international agencies warning of significant needs among the Afghan population.
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi has called for pragmatic and coordinated international engagement with Afghanistan, saying the country’s long-term stability is closely linked to the security and sustainable development of Central Asia.
Speaking during the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday, Tileuberdi said humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan remains essential but alone cannot break the cycle of poverty, displacement and dependency.
He said Kazakhstan supports a “pragmatic, coordinated and step-by-step” approach to international engagement with Afghanistan, with the United Nations playing a central role.
Tileuberdi also said Kazakhstan is working with the UN to operationalize the United Nations Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.
He said the success of the centre should be measured by the results and assistance it delivers to the region.
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