The acting interior minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, said that they can meet their needs by themselves, even if the world does not recognize the Islamic Emirate.

Speaking at a gathering in Paktia province, Haqqani said that formal relations with the world, particularly the US, will not make any difference as Afghanistan’s domestic sources will meet the government’s needs.

“Why should we need other people? We will be using our own resources. If the world recognizes the Islamic Emirate, it will be good. If not, we have achieved brotherhood and security, these are more valuable than recognition,” said Sirajuddin Haqqqani, the acting minister of interior affairs.

Sirajuddin Haqqani added that the foreign forces left Afghanistan after they encountered the harsh resistance and planning of the Islamic Emirate.

“The world led by the US attacked our country and occupied it. This benefitted us, people from all corners of the country are now united,” said Sirajuddin Haqqqani, the acting minister of interior affairs.

Citizens and elders of Paktia province who had taken part in the gathering praised security forces for their behavior with people. 

“I appreciate the behavior of police with people, the police have changed a lot, I am grateful,” said Haji Muhammad, another ethnic elder in the province.

This comes as the US State Department has recently said that they have no plans in the short-term for the return of US diplomatic functions in Kabul.