Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Foreign Minister of the interim government, states that the recognition of the current government by countries and international organizations is unrelated to the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.
Mr. Muttaqi has claimed that the recognition of the current government does not pertain to women’s rights and that “it is not mentioned in the laws of the United Nations or any country that if women’s labor laws are different in a country, it should not be recognized.”
This statement comes as the interim government has imposed severe restrictions on the rights of women and girls since taking control of Afghanistan. The interim government has barred women and girls from education, work, traveling without a male guardian, visiting parks, using public baths, and several other activities.
These issues have led to no country recognizing the interim government thus far.
Nevertheless, Mr. Muttaqi mentioned that there have been advancements in foreign policy and diplomacy, such as the continuation of embassy and consulate operations. However, he emphasized that naturally, there are some problems that depend on the political stances of various countries.
He added that some countries have begun practical engagement with them and expressed hope that Western countries would also enter into practical engagement with the current government.
He also criticized countries that obstruct consular services, stating that by doing so, these nations are violating human rights.
Meanwhile, regarding Afghan embassies and consulates that do not take orders from Kabul, he mentioned that some of these representations and embassies have turned into centers of corruption, and therefore, they consider the documents from these representations to be invalid and do not accept them.
