KABUL (SW) – The de-facto Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed Kazakhstan’s decision to remove the Islamic Emirate from its list of prohibited groups.
The de-facto authorities also considered the decision as significant step towards enhancing bilateral relations.
On Tuesday, in a statement on its official X account the ministry described this move as an important advancement in Kazakhstan’s understanding of the Islamic Emirate.
The statement added, “Kazakhstan is a key trade and transit partner for Afghanistan in the region. This decision will pave the way for progress in bilateral relations and further economic cooperation, benefiting both countries.”
On Monday, president of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced that the decision to delist the Islamic Emirate was made in recognition of the long-term governance of the de-facto government in Afghanistan and to foster economic and trade relations with the country.
He made this announcement during a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Kazakhstan.
Spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate Zabihullah Mujahid told Salam Watandar, “This move by Kazakhstan is commendable and we hope that other countries will follow suit to remove obstacles and foster positive engagement. In the past, during the IE’s resistance against American occupation, media and propaganda were tainted against us, leading some countries to make legal decisions without fully understanding the IE.”
