Kabul’s stance may be cause of delay in UN Envoy appointment

KABUL (TOLOnews): The Islamic Emirate said that their stance to oppose the appointment of another UN special representative for Afghanistan might be a reason for delay in the process.

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, emphasized that there is no need for such a representative for Afghanistan, and said that it is likely that some countries in the United Nations have realized this issue.

“Afghanistan is neither at war nor in crisis to need a UN representative. This was the demand of the Islamic Emirate, some countries in the UN might have realized the issue and this may have led to the delay in appointing an envoy,” Mujahid told TOLOnews.

Meanwhile, Thomas West, the United States special representative for Afghanistan, discussed the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2721 with the deputy permanent representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations.

Nasir Ahmad Faiq, Chargé d’Affaires of Afghanistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN, said that consultations regarding the special representative will resume in the coming days.

“The new envoy will have the responsibility of bringing new changes in Afghanistan to cause change in the country’s political status and to increase engagement between the world and Afghans,” said Wais Nasiri, a political analyst.

“An envoy that works for the betterment of the economic situation of Afghanistan, attracts more humanitarian assistance, resolves internal issues and works for lasting peace and stability, is much needed,” said Salam Paigeer, a political analyst.

Previously, Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, also stated that the process of selecting the special representative of the United Nations for Afghanistan is ongoing.