CNN has reported in an article that officials from the Islamic Emirate, during a meeting with a US delegation in March—held to discuss the release of George Glazman—requested that Washington recognize the Islamic Emirate as the official government of Afghanistan.
According to the article, the Islamic Emirate also asked for the opening of an office in the United States to provide consular services to Afghans.
CNN wrote that since the return of Donald Trump to power, the Islamic Emirate has been actively seeking to establish better relations with the United States.
The article also referenced the removal of bounty offers for Sirajuddin Haqqani, the acting interior minister, and two other members of the interim government, noting that the US has taken steps in this regard.
CNN added that one American official told the ‘Taliban’: “Unconditional releases [equals] great relations with Trump. Clear out your holding cells – Trump will be free to work with you.”
Quoting sources familiar with the details of the meeting between the Islamic Emirate and the US delegation, the article stated that US officials told the interim government: “You need to be forthcoming and take a risk,” and, “Do this, it will likely open up the door for better relationship.”
