European Parliament Member Says EU Meeting with Islamic Emirate Carried Political Messages

Hana Newman, a member of the European Parliament, has criticized the European Union's meeting with a delegation from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan on the deportations of Afghan migrants. Newman stated that the meeting was not merely technical but carried political messages and aided the Islamic Emirate's quest for international legitimacy.

The European Commission had described the meeting as technical. Afghan political analysts and university professors have described the talks as a potential prelude to broader political engagement that Afghanistan should utilize.

Janet Fahim Chakari and Mohammad Aslam Daneshmal stated that the EU-Islamic Emirate meetings represent a step toward political engagement and are necessary for Afghanistan. The Islamic Emirate delegation discussed Afghan migrants, consulate activities, and other bilateral issues in the meetings with the European Union.