The time has come for IEA to be recognized: Muttaqi

Foreign Affair Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi says the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has fulfilled all commitments made in the Doha Agreement but accused the United States of violating the deal.

In an interview with BBC, Muttaqi said the US has not fulfilled its promises to release prisoners and lift the travel ban on its leaders and that the IEA needs to be recognized as Afghanistan’s legitimate government.

He went on to say that the IEA has forged good relations with the international community, especially neighboring countries which house Afghan refugees.

He acknowledged that there are some restrictions on women in the workplace but said thousands of women work in government agencies.

According to Muttaqi the IEA has made improvements in many sectors including education and health and government revenues have increased.

Muttaqi said he does not want Afghanistan to be a competition field for big countries, but rather to be a bridge for trade and cooperation.