Taliban to appoint new envoys, officials to Afghanistan’s diplomatic missions abroad
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- Most of Afghanistan’s diplomatic missions abroad are run by former government-appointed envoys.
- Islamic Emirate in contact with Afghanistan embassies abroad
- Many diplomats have said that the appointment of ambassadors by the Taliban is not possible.
The Taliban is set to appoint new officials and envoys to Afghanistan’s diplomatic missions abroad. Islamic Emirate’s deputy spokesman Inamullah Samangnai said currently most of Afghanistan’s diplomatic missions abroad are run by former government-appointed envoys.
He added that the Islamic Emirate is in touch with Afghan embassies abroad.
“Soon the activities will improve, and instead of those who are not present and have left their jobs, some people will be introduced. Or, some people who are better options, will be introduced in embassies and consulates,” he said. Will go.”
Meanwhile, several former diplomats said that the appointment of ambassadors to Afghanistan’s diplomatic missions by the Taliban is not possible until the international community recognizes the Islamic emirate, Tolo News reported.
“The appointment of new people to diplomatic missions is not possible until the Taliban government is recognized by the countries to which they want to recruit new people,” said Thanks Barakzai, former Afghan ambassador to Norway.
Ahmed Khan Inder, a political activist, said, “If (Kabul) doesn’t have good political relations with those embassies, those embassies can’t do their job properly because they need to budget for the salaries of their staff and the expenses of the embassies.” Is.” ,
Ten countries have opened their embassies in Kabul, but the Islamic Emirate has only appointed new diplomats to Afghanistan’s embassy in Pakistan, Tolo News reported.
(with inputs from ANI)
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