Taliban Establishes First Ambassador to the UAE Since Taking Over Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban-led foreign ministry recently gained attention for its announcement regarding the appointment of its first accredited ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, making it the second nation, after China, to accept an envoy at that level. The UAE foreign ministry did not immediately respond to the announcement, indicating a significant diplomatic development in the region.
Despite not receiving formal recognition from any foreign capital, the Taliban’s government has been proactive in its diplomatic efforts. Currently, Beijing is the only country to have officially recognized the credentials of an ambassador from the Taliban administration. Additionally, the Taliban have sent envoys to several countries, including Pakistan, where they have been designated as “chargé d’affaires.”
On a recent Wednesday, the Taliban’s foreign ministry issued a statement disclosing that Mawlawi Badreddin Haqqani had been chosen as the ambassador and had presented his credentials to the Assistant Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs at the UAE’s foreign ministry. The ministry also stated that the newly appointed Afghan Ambassador will soon officially present his credentials to the Emir of the United Arab Emirates during a formal ceremony.
The economic ties between the Taliban and the UAE have been apparent, with the UAE obtaining contracts to manage operations at Kabul airport in 2022. Significantly, Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Interior Minister and a U.S.-designated “specially designated global terrorist,” met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi in June.
After the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan’s capital on August 15, 2021, China and the UAE have not formally recognized the Taliban administration or confirmed any official change in their relationship status. However, diplomats and international analysts have emphasized that accepting an ambassador is a considerable gray area in international diplomacy, with the potential to signify upgraded ties between countries.
While many governments, particularly Western nations such as the United States, have withheld formal recognition of the Taliban pending changes in the group’s stance on women’s rights and the reopening of high schools and universities to female students, the Taliban have maintained that they respect rights in line with their interpretation of Islamic law. The group insists that restrictions on its banking sector and the absence of international recognition are hindering the Afghan economy.
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