He also said that Afghanistan’s new rulers are willing “to normalize relations with the international community, to see a resumption in aid, to see a return of the international diplomatic community to Kabul and to see sanctions relief.”
The U.S. envoy also said the United States is preparing for the next round of talks with representatives from the Islamic Emirate in Doha, but he did not specified the date.
He is also due to travel to Pakistan, India and Russia.
Political analysts believe that West’s role as Zalmay Khalilzad’s successor will be fruitful in terms of boosting ties between Afghanistan and the world.
Ahmad Shah Stanikzai, Kabul-based political analyst, believes that the United States new envoy will pave the way for talks between Afghans, the international community and the U.S.
He voiced hope on West’s efforts to help Afghans and build a consensus on Afghanistan issues.
Rohullah Hotak, another political affairs analyst, spoke with TKG, saying U.S. officials have constantly emphasized that the Doha peace deal and Afghanistan’s peace process did not go as planned and the U.S. mission failed.
He believes the United States has appointed new envoy to resume talks with Afghan representatives and pave the way for a new agreement.
Inamullah Samangani, a deputy spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate has meanwhile voiced hope over West’s efforts as special envoy of the United States to boost Kabul-Washington ties.
No country has recognized the Islamic Emirate since it swept to power nearly three months ago.
The international community is reluctant to recognize the new government or provide it with funds until the rulers provide assurances that it will uphold human rights and fulfill promises.
Also, much of Afghanistan’s $9 billion in reserves have been frozen abroad, mostly in the United States, denying the new rulers to access to the assets.
The Islamic Emirate has repeatedly made the call on the international community to recognize the new government in Afghanistan, a step it believes is in the interest of the region and the world.
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