Kabul: The Taliban prime minister on Wednesday called on Muslim countries to be the first to officially recognize his government, as aid-dependent Afghanistan faces economic collapse.
Although the group has promised a softer rule in line with the interpretation of Islamic Sharia law, women are largely excluded from government employment and secondary schools for girls are mostly closed.
"I call on Muslim countries to take the lead and recognize us officially," Mohammad Hassan Akhund told a conference convened in Kabul to address the country's massive economic crisis. will be able to develop."
"We don't want it for the authorities. We want it for our people," he said, adding that the Taliban have met all the necessary conditions by restoring peace and security.
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