RASC News Agency: Karen Decker, serving as the Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Kabul, presently conducting operations from Qatar, articulated Washington’s keen interest in assimilating a broader spectrum of Afghanistani viewpoints regarding the future trajectory of their nation. On Tuesday, Feb 20, Decker disseminated this message via a publication on the social media platform X, underscoring the sustained and robust commitment of Washington to the Afghanistani populace and the civil society fabric.
She extended her appreciation to the United Nations and Qatar for their roles in facilitating a platform in Doha that welcomed diplomats and Afghanistani nationals alike, fostering ongoing dialogues geared towards enhancing international collaboration for the betterment of Afghanistan. Decker’s remarks were timely, coinciding with the Taliban’s decision to forgo participation in the recent convening in Doha, a summit dedicated to Afghanistan affairs under the auspices of the United Nations, a decision motivated by the inclusion of Afghanistan civil society figures.
Reacting to the Taliban’s stance, Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, conveyed that the Taliban do not exclusively define the future of Afghanistan. Miller observed that the non-participation of the Taliban in the assembly of special representatives in Doha was anticipated, suggesting a divergence in the group’s aspirations and goals from those of the broader Afghanistan and international community.
