ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said the issue was between the two sovereign states in a cautious response to Russia’s decision to recognize the Afghan Taliban administration on Friday.
At a weekly news briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan stated, “We have seen the news about Russian recognition of the government in Kabul.”
“Russia is a significant nation in the area. It is friendly with every nation in the region and has genuine security interests in this area of the world. “Pakistan and Russia have very friendly and warm relations,” he continued.
“Both nations are continuing on their upward trajectory and fostering more friendly ties. The relationship between Russia and Afghanistan is between two independent states. Without adding anything more, he stated, “We have taken note of Russian recognition.”
China applauded Russia’s move to formally recognize the Taliban administration, in contrast to Pakistan’s cautious response. In March of last year, China became the first nation to accept the Taliban-appointed envoy in Beijing and dispatch a full-time ambassador to Kabul. China never openly declared its recognition of the Taliban government, in contrast to Russia.
According to diplomatic sources, since regional nations already agreed to make decisions regarding Afghanistan, other nations might do the same.
The appointment of full-time ambassadors to Kabul is under underway for the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.
However, it was unclear if Pakistan would formally or soon recognize the Taliban authority. Due to its inability to stop cross-border terrorist activities, Pakistan and the Taliban regime have had a tense relationship.
