Taliban request for UN representation, say 'Will strengthen relations with US, EU'

The Taliban is likely to ask friendly countries like Qatar to help them acquire a seat at the UN. 

New Delhi: The Taliban on Friday (September 24) said it is ready to work to strengthen relations with the United States, European Union, and other countries if the United Nations approves its representative. 

Citing Sputnik, ANI quoted Afghan Deputy Minister of Culture and Information Zabihullah Mujahid as saying, "If my brother Suhail is approved by the UN as our representative, he will obviously make effort to strengthen relations with other states, including the European Union and the US, as well as with Muslim countries for the sake of strong and long-term cooperation. This will be the primary task."

Mujahid also indicated that the Taliban is likely to ask friendly countries like Qatar to help them acquire a seat at the UN. "Yes, why not. Other countries close to us, such as Qatar and others, those that supported us during a difficult period, could take on the role of mediators or a link and help us get a seat in the UN. This is our right and we welcome any nation capable of assisting this," he told Sputnik in an interview.