Saudi Arabia has officially resumed operations at its embassy in Kabul, three years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan. The decision was announced via the embassy's social media channels, stating that it would resume full diplomatic activities to provide various services to the Afghan people.
"We have decided to resume the activities of the country's representative office in Kabul in order to provide all types of services to the brotherly people of Afghanistan," the message read.
Saudi Arabia had initially evacuated its diplomatic staff from Kabul in August 2021, following the Taliban's takeover of the Afghan capital. Three months later, Riyadh reopened the consular section of the embassy, but all Saudi diplomats were pulled out again in February 2023 due to escalating security concerns.
The resumption of diplomatic functions comes after recent statements by Afghanistan’s acting interior minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani. He emphasized that Afghanistan seeks to establish relations with countries that align with Sharia law and Islamic principles, rejecting colonialism but welcoming cooperation based on mutual respect. Haqqani noted the importance of international collaboration for Afghanistan’s trade and development needs.
"If we want relations and cooperation, it should be based on principles. Just as the world is cooperating with each other, we also want to be part of this dialogue because our interests and needs are related to trade and other issues," Haqqani stated.
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