The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, expressed hope for the formation of a government in Afghanistan that would feature “political inclusivity."

Speaking at his annual news conference devoted to reviewing Moscow’s main foreign policy achievements in 2023, Lavrov said “there is a de facto government in Afghanistan, and it has the situation in control."

“True, some hotbeds of tensions, protest do remain there, but the Taliban have real power. And our embassy never stopped operations in Kabul," Lavrov told the reporters. "And we maintain regular communication with the Taliban, including on issues that need to be solved for them to become a fully recognized government."

However, regarding the formation of inclusive government in Afghanistan, he said: 

“The fulfillment of their own promises, first and foremost, the main being the establishment of an inclusive government, which would include not only ethnic Pashtuns, not only other ethnic groups, but feature political inclusivity, as well.”

The Islamic Emirate has not commented regarding the remarks of the Russian Foreign Minister, but earlier stressed that their government is inclusive.

The political analysts stressed that the interim government should accept the wishes of the international community to pave the way for recognition.

“The people of Afghanistan want a legal system based on the laws. They want to have a government which is based on the constitution,” said Saleem Paigeer, a political analyst.

“I think the best way to ensure the political stability in Afghanistan is the Doha agreement which includes inclusive government, human rights and in general the policies of Afghanistan towards other countries,” said Sayed Muqdam Ameen, a political analyst.

The international community has repeatedly expressed concerns over the lack of formation of the international community since the Islamic Emirate came to power.

The deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, said that the Islamic Emirate is committed to the formation of an inclusive government.