On Monday, the German Foreign Ministry, responding to reports about contact with the Islamic Emirate, stated that there are no plans to establish diplomatic or political relations with Afghanistan’s interim government.

German media reported that the ministry emphasized that contacts are maintained only at a “technical” level.

A statement from the German Foreign Ministry read: “There are no plans on the part of the German government to engage in political contact with the Taliban. However, technical-level contact has been maintained.”

Najib-ur-Rahman Shamal, a political analyst, said: “Due to concerns from the German Foreign Ministry, all German aid to Afghanistan remains limited to technical and logistical support because of the non-recognition of the Islamic Emirate. This is a concern for them. We hope that based on requests from the international community, Germany, and other international institutions, fundamental reforms in governance and the government structure will take place to pave the way for broader engagement between Afghanistan and the global community, including European countries and Germany.”

Although Germany and other European countries currently refrain from establishing official relations with the Islamic Emirate, experts believe that targeted and conditional engagement could help reduce the humanitarian crisis and open the door for real dialogue between Afghanistan and the international community.

Fazl-ur-Rahman Oria, a political analyst, said: “At present, Afghanistan urgently needs to establish and expand diplomatic relations with European Union countries, especially Germany. Germany is one of the world’s industrial powers and has a deep influence within the EU and globally. Strong relations between Afghanistan and Germany would greatly benefit Afghanistan.”

Wais Naseri, another political analyst, stated: “From the perspective of international engagement, there is practical interaction, but official recognition of the current Afghan government is not on the agenda of any country, not Germany, not Russia, not China, not Pakistan, nor any other country, until the Taliban meet the world’s four main conditions: human rights, and rights for women and girls.”

Since the return of the Islamic Emirate to power, most countries, including Germany, have suspended their diplomatic activities in Afghanistan.