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IEA official highlights U.S. role in major development projects in Afghanistan
An official of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) said on Monday that the 20-year U.S. presence in Afghanistan represented an exceptional period in the bilateral relationship with the United States. Beyond that period, relations between Kabul and Washington face no serious complications.
Zakir Jalaly, Director of the Second Political Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaking during former U.S. Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad’s visit to Kabul, emphasized that the United States’ positive role in major development projects—such as Kandahar Airport and the Kajaki Dam in Helmand—should not be overlooked.
He added that the current circumstances have once again created an environment conducive to improving and expanding Afghanistan-U.S. relations, with no significant obstacles in sight.
Jalaly also highlighted that the signing of the Doha Agreement reflects a notable level of pragmatism on both sides, allowing them to move beyond past challenges and focus on opportunities for cooperation in this new phase.