Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, the Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate, has embarked on his first foreign visit to the United Arab Emirates and has met with Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of that country.
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, stated that during this meeting, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund emphasized strengthening relations with the United Arab Emirates.
According to Mujahid, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also expressed his country’s support for the reconstruction of Afghanistan.
The spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate described the purpose of the Prime Minister’s visit to the UAE as a health examination.
Hamidullah Fitrat, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, told TOLOnews regarding this trip: “Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund called for the expansion of relations between the Muslim nations of Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates.”
Some political analysts said the recent visits of high-ranking officials of the Islamic Emirate to neighboring countries will be effective in expanding relations.
Experts believe that the UAE can collaborate with the caretaker government in various areas to help resolve the current crises.
Samiullah Ahmadzai, a political analyst, said: “The United Arab Emirates is one of the countries that can play an important role in strengthening the Islamic Emirate’s relations with Western countries, especially the United States.”
Sayed Moqaddam Amin, another political analyst, stated: “It is good that relations are being strengthened, and it may pave the way for official recognition and facilitate the movement of Afghans to and from the UAE.”
Prior to the Prime Minister’s visit to the UAE, his political deputy, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, had also visited Iran and Qatar.