Afghanistan's new rulers are seeking recognition, as well as assistance to avoid a humanitarian disaster, after they returned to power in August following the withdrawal of US troops after 20 years of military presence.
EU spokesperson Nabila Massrali said the meeting would "allow the US and European side to address issues" including free passage for people wanting to leave, access for humanitarian aid, respect for the rights of women and preventing Afghanistan becoming a haven for "terrorist" groups. The regime, still yet to be recognised as a legitimate government by any other country, is also facing a security threat from the Islamic State-Khorasan group, who have launched a series of deadly attacks.
Ahead of today's talks, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc was looking to bolster its direct aid to the Afghan people in an effort to stave off "collapse". Antonio Guterres underscored discontent with the Taliban over its treatment of women despite vows it would not repeat its earlier hardline rule.
Asked about the exclusion of girls, Muttaqi said schools had been closed because of Covid-19, a threat he said had lessened.
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How can they be giving legitimacy to such a regime. They must have something the eu wants.
SF would probably call it military occupation....Closer to the truth...
Give them nothing, they made their own bed.
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