The Islamic Emirate called on the international community to accept the envoys of the current government at Afghan embassies and consulates overseas.  

The Islamic Emirate on Wednesday introduced Fazal Mohammad Sabir as acting head of the Afghan embassy in Ashgabat.  

According to the Islamic Emirate’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid, the ceremony was attended by the deputy foreign minister of Turkmenistan and Afghan diplomats. 

The officials of the Islamic Emirate said the introduction of the new acting head for the Afghan embassy in Ashgabat was a step toward extending diplomatic ties between the two countries.  

“The contacts and relations of the Islamic Emirate with many world countries exist. We hope this process will be incentivized,” said Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate.  

However, political analysts believe that introducing ambassadors or acting heads for the Afghan embassies--while the current government is not recognized--is against international law.  

Although the Islamic Emirate earlier appointed its ambassador to Islamabad, no country has recognized the current Afghan government so far.  

“The introduction of ambassadors and diplomatic envoys must be agreed-upon. Without considering the conditions, the introduction of an ambassador is in contrast with the law,” said Sayed Javad Sijadi, an international relations analyst.  

Meanwhile, some of the diplomats who are not in contact with the Islamic Emirate complained about financial problems and diminished diplomatic activity.  

“This means that the Islamic Emirate is step-by-step being recognized,” said Hatif Mukhtar, director of the Afghanistan International Strategic Studies Center.  

Earlier this week, the Afghan embassy and the consulates in the US were closed and the property of the embassy was handed over to the US Department of State.