Taliban Will Strengthen Relations With US, EU And Others, If UN Approves Representative

Mumbai:  Afghan Deputy Minister of Culture, and Information Zabihullah  Mujahid said that if United Nations approves its representative, they will focus on strengthening relations with United Nations and European Nations and other nations.

In an interview with Sputnik, Mujahid said, “If my brother Suhail is approved by UN as our representative, he will obviously make effort to strengthen relations with other states, including the European Union and the US, as well as with Muslim countries for the sake of strong and long-term cooperation. This will be the primary task.”

Taliban had nominated Suhail Shaheen as a permanent representative to the organization. Also Read: Executions And Cutting Off Of Hands Will Return: Taliban Leader

Mujahid also said that the Taliban may ask for help to obtain a seat in the UN by friendly countries like Qatar.

“Yes, why not. Other countries close to us, such as Qatar and others, those that supported us during a difficult period, could take on the role of mediators or a link and help us get a seat in the UN. This is our right and we welcome any nation capable of assisting this,” Mujahid added.

He further added that it is not seeking the extradition of former President Ashraf Ghani but wants the return of funds allegedly taken away from him.

“We are not seeking the extradition of Ghani. But Ashraf Ghani has stolen state funds and we demand that they must be returned to the bank. They belong to people and our banks,” Mujahid told Sputnik.

Last month, Ghani left Kabul for UAE after the Taliban took control over Afghan’s capital Kabul.

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