The Taliban has called on Japan to recognise its administration, arguing that such a move would strengthen political and economic ties between the two sides, according to Afghanistan International.
Afghanistan’s acting economy minister, Din Mohammad Hanif, made the appeal in an interview with Japanese broadcaster NHK. He said recognition would bring “economic and political benefits” and claimed that Afghanistan’s security situation had improved, creating opportunities for Japanese companies to invest.
Despite sweeping restrictions on women, Hanif insisted there were “no problems” regarding women’s rights in Afghanistan. He argued that women faced no threats and called for respect toward the country’s religious values.
So far, Russia is the only country to recognise the Taliban government, a step analysts say reflects Moscow’s security concerns and limited alternatives in the region. Other nations, including China, Pakistan and Iran, have accepted Taliban-appointed diplomats but have stopped short of granting recognition, citing ongoing human rights concerns.
The Taliban has also sought to claim Afghanistan’s United Nations seat but has repeatedly been rejected. Nevertheless, the group has highlighted meetings with foreign officials as signs of growing international acceptance.
The international community has made recognition conditional on several factors: the establishment of an inclusive government, respect for human rights, guarantees on counterterrorism, protections for women’s rights to education and work, and a representative administration reflecting Afghanistan’s ethnic diversity.
Meanwhile, rights groups have raised alarm over the deteriorating situation for Afghan women. Advocacy organisations say Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has imposed more than 100 decrees since 2021, effectively turning Afghanistan into what they describe as a “prison and hell” for women, through bans and restrictions on education, employment, and public life.
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