Gul Hassan Hassan, the Taliban government's ambassador to Russia, has claimed that following Russia's lead, some other countries are now close to officially recognizing the Taliban regime.
Speaking at a ceremony in Ghazni province, he emphasized that Central Asian countries, Russia, China, and others are willing to expand their trade, economic, political, educational, and health relations with Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
In another part of his speech, Hassan announced that Russia's Deputy Prime Minister, who he said is in charge of the country's economic sector, is scheduled to visit Afghanistan with a delegation in the near future. This visit could be a sign of strengthening bilateral ties.
These claims are made while, more than a year after Russia recognized the Taliban government, no other country in the world has taken such a step. Most governments, including Western powers and regional countries, have stressed the need for a common and coordinated position on Afghanistan.
The Taliban government has repeatedly identified Western countries, especially the United States, as the main obstacle to its recognition. The Taliban believe that political pressure from the West prevents other countries from establishing formal relations with Kabul.
The international community, particularly Western nations, has consistently expressed deep concerns about the human rights situation, especially the rights of women and girls, as well as the security situation in Afghanistan. These concerns have led them to refrain from extensive diplomatic engagement with the Taliban.
However, humanitarian aid to Afghanistan continues, and some Western countries have established "technical" and limited interactions with Taliban officials on issues such as the deportation of Afghan migrants. The human rights situation in Afghanistan has severely deteriorated since the Taliban returned to power. Source: Domestic Media
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