Today, a special American delegation has traveled to Afghanistan. Among the other diplomats in this delegation are the U.S. President’s Special Envoy for Prisoners and the former U.S. Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad. They have met with Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Kabul.
The visit of the American delegation and the release of an American citizen, George Gulsman, can be considered a significant development and an increase in diplomatic interactions with Afghanistan. This is because the opposing factions of the caretaker government in Afghanistan provide incorrect information to the United States about the current situation, and these factions have always tried to convince the U.S., the West, and the international community that the ongoing situation in Afghanistan is against them and that the caretaker government is not taking any steps for interactions.
However, the real conditions in Afghanistan and the diplomacy of the caretaker government are moving in a positive direction, contrary to the predictions, reports, and propaganda of all opposing factions. This visit and the release of an important prisoner are, in fact, a response to all the propaganda of the opponents, indicating that there is security in Afghanistan, diplomatic relations are progressing, and a significant chapter has begun.
The caretaker government’s neutral and balanced foreign policy has so far yielded significant achievements, one of which can be considered the recent visit of the American delegation.
Since the American delegation’s visit was specifically about the issue of prisoners, discussions were held regarding Afghanistan and America’s bilateral relations, the release of prisoners, and the provision of consular services to Afghans in America.
It is important that issues related to both countries are resolved through dialogue and that the American delegation closely observes the current situation in Afghanistan and addresses all concerns.
Adam Boehler, the U.S. Special Representative for Prisoners has described the progress in prisoner matters between Afghanistan and the U.S. as a good step towards building trust, and has praised the efforts in Afghanistan to combat drugs and strengthen security.
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