Kabul Demands UN Seat

December 21, 2025
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Background of the UN Seat Issue

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has renewed its call for the United Nations to assign Afghanistan’s seat to the representative of the interim government. Over the past three years, the issue of Afghanistan’s permanent seat at the UN has remained unresolved, becoming a major point of political and diplomatic contention.

According to the Islamic Emirate, the continued denial of the seat has negatively affected Afghanistan’s engagement with the international community.

Islamic Emirate’s Position

The Islamic Emirate stated that allocating Afghanistan’s UN seat to the interim government would help address several critical challenges currently faced by the country. Officials believe that this step would improve Afghanistan’s international standing and facilitate better cooperation with global institutions.

They argue that recognition at the United Nations would allow Afghanistan to represent its interests directly and participate fully in international decision-making processes.

Zabihullah Mujahid’s Statement

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, emphasized that Afghanistan’s seat at the United Nations rightfully belongs to the interim government. He described the failure to transfer the seat as a violation of the rights of the Afghan people.

Mujahid stated that the lack of representation has hindered Afghanistan’s ability to engage, interact, and resolve issues within the UN framework, affecting the country both diplomatically and economically.

Expected Outcomes of UN Representation

According to the Islamic Emirate, handing over the UN seat could help resolve several ongoing issues, including:

Officials believe that UN representation would open doors to constructive dialogue and cooperation.

Call for Global Diplomatic Engagement

Zabihullah Mujahid also stated that the Islamic Emirate seeks diplomatic and economic relations with all countries. He urged the international community to stop making excuses and to take advantage of what he described as an opportunity created by security and political unity within Afghanistan.

He added that the current situation offers countries a chance to engage with a unified government that maintains a clear and consistent position.

Views of Political Analysts

Some political analysts, however, believe that international acceptance of the Islamic Emirate’s request depends on meeting certain global expectations. They argue that recognition and UN representation require responsible governance and adherence to international norms.

International relations expert Sangar Amirzada, speaking to TOLOnews, stated that several key steps are necessary for broader international acceptance.

Conditions Highlighted by Analysts

According to analysts, the Islamic Emirate needs to address the following concerns:

They believe progress in these areas could positively influence international decisions regarding Afghanistan’s UN seat.

Ongoing Diplomatic Debate

The question of Afghanistan’s representation at the United Nations remains unresolved after three years. As discussions continue, the issue stands as a central challenge in Afghanistan’s diplomatic relations with the global community.