Bloomberg reported, citing sources, that Italy and Spain are considering reopening their embassies in Kabul.
Some European countries are examining similar actions, but French, German, and British officials have denied such plans.
Italy recently sent an intelligence team to Kabul to assess security and current conditions.
Italy’s Foreign Minister confirmed that their ambassador, currently stationed in Doha, Qatar, visited Kabul.
Antonio Tajani, speaking at the NATO summit in Washington, stated, “We are working on this issue. A mission by our ambassador has been launched.”
Tajani also mentioned existing human rights issues in Afghanistan, describing their solutions as complex and time-consuming.
Spain is among the countries considering sending back its ambassador to Afghanistan.
Jose Manuel Albares, Spain’s Foreign Minister, stated, “As soon as minimal security conditions are met, I will send back our ambassador.”
Spain had been ready to send its ambassador to Afghanistan since a month ago but delayed after the ISIS attack on foreign tourists in Bamiyan.
Albares added that Spain’s ambassador had a brief visit to Kabul following this attack.
No European country operates its embassy inside Afghanistan, but the EU delegation remains active in Kabul.
Many countries, including the United States, manage their diplomatic representations for Afghanistan from Doha.
However, no countries officially recognize the Taliban regime since the group took power in August 2021.
These developments reflect ongoing deliberations among European nations regarding their diplomatic presence in Afghanistan, balancing security concerns with commitments to human rights and strategic engagement.
The decision-making process underscores the complexities involved in re-establishing diplomatic relations amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics and ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan.
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