DOHA (Agencies): The Ta-liban movement that came to power in Afghanistan will hold talks with representatives of the United States and the European Union in the capital of Qatar on November 27-29. This is stated in a message published on Wednesday on the official page of the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” (IEA, the name of the state used by the Taliban) on Twitter.
“IEA Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mottaki will meet with representatives of the US, EU and other parties in the capital of Qatar on November 27-29,” the message says.
It states that during the meetings in Doha “political issues, the release of Afghanistan’s bank reserves, humanitarian aid, issues related to education and the health sector, and other related topics will be discussed.” The Foreign Minister of the interim Taliban government “will be accompanied by representatives of the ministries of education and health, finance, the Central Bank of Afghanistan and [the Taliban-formed] security structures.”
Also, Taliban spokesman Suheil Shahin told RIA Novosti that the Taliban wants to discuss with the United States in Doha the recognition of the interim government of Afghanistan formed by it, the participation of the United States in the reconstruction of the country and the unfreezing of accounts.
“We are open to having positive relations with them (with the US – ed.). They can take part in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, invest in our country, unfreeze the reserves of the Central Bank of Afghanistan, recognize the government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (the self-name of the political system Taliban – ed.), because it is important for the relationship and their investment in the country. These are the topics that will be discussed, “Shahin said.
“Due to the freezing of these funds, our people are faced with… humanitarian problems… The sanctions imposed by the United States and other countries on the Afghan people lead to a deterioration… of the humanitarian situation in the country and have a negative impact on people,” he said. Shahin.
“We need to move from talking to practical actions. We are ready to talk with them (with the United States – ed.) And have an understanding about positive relations and cooperation with the United States,” Shahin said.
Earlier, Washington was informed that the US special envoy for Afghanistan Thomas West will arrive in the capital of Qatar next week, where he will discuss with the Taliban leaders the fight against terrorism on Afghan territory.
In October, Taliban officials held several meetings with US diplomats in Doha.
