US in no hurry to recognise Taliban govt

KABUL (Pajhwok): The United States is not in a hurry to recognise a future Taliban government in Afghanistan, the White House says.

Such a move would depend on the Taliban not allowing Afghan territory to be used as a base for terrorism and respect for human rights, the White House press secretary said.

Jen Psaki told journalists rapid recognition for a Taliban government was unlikely. She said a decision on whether the US would maintain a diplomatic presence in Afghanistan after troop withdrawal was yet to be taken.

Bloomberg quoted as saying” “I want to be really clear: there’s no rush to recognition of any sort by the US or any international partners we have talked to.”

Meanwhile, State Department spokesman Ned Price said the Taliban had asked the US to maintain a diplomatic presence in the country after the remaining troops were pulled out.

He added: “They have made very clear to us that they would like to see an American diplomatic presence remain …”

PAN Monitor/mud

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