Afghans have no good memories of ‘major non-NATO’ ally status: Taliban
ISTANBUL (AA) – The Taliban-led interim administration of Afghanistan has chided the US decision to rescind Afghanistan’s designation as a “major non-NATO ally.”
US President Biden last week notified the Congress of his intent to officially rescind Afghanistan’s designation as a “major non-NATO ally.”
“In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2321k), I am providing notice of my intent to rescind the designation of Afghanistan as a Major Non‑NATO Ally,” Biden said in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
“The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is not worried,” Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the interim government, said about US President Joe Biden’s intention. “What benefit did this title have for Afghanistan?” Mujahid asked in a statement.
The US named Afghanistan a major non-NATO ally in July 2012, which made it easier for Kabul to receive defense equipment from Washington.
Mujahid said Afghans “. . . do not have good memories of it.”
However, the interim administration spokesperson added that Afghanistan under the Taliban rule wants good diplomatic and commercial relations with Washington.
The Taliban returned to power after 20 years of war last August.
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