In Diplomatic Shift, Taliban Secure UAE Acceptance of Ambassador
In a significant diplomatic development, the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday accepted the credentials of the Taliban’s ambassador, marking a major victory for Afghanistan’s rulers who have struggled to gain international recognition. This move by the oil-rich Gulf Arab state is the most substantial diplomatic breakthrough for the Taliban since their return to power in Afghanistan three years ago.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul confirmed the appointment of Badruddin Haqqani as ambassador in a post on the social media platform X. Haqqani, who previously served as the Taliban’s envoy to the UAE, is not related to Sirajuddin Haqqani, the current leader of the Haqqani network, an armed group allied with the Taliban and designated as a global terrorist by the United States.
This is the second time the Taliban have managed to install an ambassador in a foreign country since December, when China accepted their representative. The UAE’s decision highlights the growing divide in international responses to the Taliban, with some regional powers engaging diplomatically despite the group’s continued isolation from the West.
