US judges IEA by their actions, not words, White House says

The United States judges the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) by what they do, not by what they say, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Thursday.

Speaking at a press conference, Jean-Pierre noted that the IEA wants international legitimacy, to be removed from sanction lists, and foreign financing to restart the Afghan economy.

“These aspirations require the Taliban (IEA) to live up to their commitments,” she said. “At minimum, Afghanistan cannot strengthen its economy unless women are able to participate in all aspect of society without limitations.”

The press secretary said that the United States will “continue to engage with the Taliban (IEA) on matters of our interest, for example, on respect for the rights of women and girls and the return of wrongfully detained U.S. citizens.”

The Islamic Emirate has repeatedly said that it has fulfilled its commitments in the Doha Agreement and that the rights of women and girls are ensured according to Sharia.

On the Americans detained in Afghanistan, the Islamic Emirate has said that it is ready to release them in exchange for the Afghans held by the US.