The EU president said in a statement, “European Union does not recognise the new regime, imposed through violence, but we need to prevent the imminent economic and social collapse that the country faces", World News reported.
"We need to stand by the people of Afghanistan," she added.
Further, von der Leyen also highlighted the humanitarian aid provided to Afghanistan, stating that “this is why, last month, we announced a package worth EUR 1 billion, including EUR 300 million in humanitarian aid. The European Union will keep on engaging with the countries in the region”.
Russia, the US, Japan, Canada, France and the UK have expressed that they are not planning to recognise the government formed by the Taliban.
Additionally, global financial organisations like World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have also refused to accept the all-male caretaker government of the Islamic Emirati after it was formed in September.
The global leaders have vehemently condemned the lack of reflection of the "Afghan society" in the outfit-led cabinet of Afghanistan. This has also led to a halt in the disbursement of vital aids to the war-torn nation thus pushing it to the brink of "universal poverty".
Additionally, it is to mention that the US, for now, has no plans to release Afghanistan Financial Reserves worth $9.5 billion anytime soon. The IMF has also decided to halt fund supply to Afghanistan amidst rising political instability in the war-torn country. The decision was announced by IMF Spokesperson Gerry Rice highlighting that the funds will remain suspended until there is clarity within the international community on recognition of the Taliban-led government.
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