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Looking forward, Klahi stressed the importance of dialogue aimed at establishing a foundation for a legitimized relationship with the U.S. He mentioned the Taliban’s ambition to reopen their embassy in Washington, D.C., and a consulate in New York, while extending an invitation for the U.S. to reopen its diplomatic mission in Afghanistan.
On the subject of security, Klahi dismissed the need for American assistance in combating groups like ISIS-K, citing that such factions have lost their foothold in the country. He asserted that the Taliban’s commitment to not being a security threat would be a cornerstone of future diplomatic ties.