Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the deputy prime minister for political affairs, has urged Roza Otunbayeva that UNAMA should adopt a responsible approach regarding some of the issues in Afghanistan.
According to Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir also mentioned in this meeting that the interim government is ready to hold discussions on matters that raise concerns.
Fitrat said that the deputy prime minister for political affairs stressed the significance of UNAMA’s mission in the country.
The deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate told TOLOnews: “Mawlawi Abdul Kabir made it clear in this meeting that the Islamic Emirate values UNAMA’s mission in Afghanistan. He added that the procedure for the High Commission for Combating Narcotics and Intoxicants is nearing completion and committed to holding a joint meeting, including UNAMA and embassies, in the coming days.”
In a meeting with Roza Otunbayeva, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNAMA, the deputy prime minister for political affairs stressed that the Islamic Emirate conducts its work based on Islamic laws.
“UNAMA is a bridge between the Islamic Emirate and the world, and it can take further steps. UNAMA can reflect the positive developments that have taken place to the United Nations, so that the existing gap between the UN and the Emirate may decrease, and the ground for recognition is prepared,” Hanif Khan Karokhail, a political analyst, told TOLOnews.
“Our request from UNAMA is to present the true picture of Afghanistan to the world and reflect the realities in various sectors of Afghanistan, so the existing challenges between Afghanistan and the world can be resolved,” said Gul Mohammaduddin Mohammadi, another political analyst.
Earlier, in a meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister, the special representative of the UN Secretary-General in Afghanistan had highlighted UNAMA’s commitment to constructive engagement with Afghanistan and stated that the voices of all Afghan citizens would be heard.