Former US Ambassador Suggests Reopening Kabul Embassy Under Conditions

Former US Ambassador to Afghanistan Ronald Neumann has suggested that the US could reopen its embassy in Kabul, but only if the Islamic Emirate makes specific changes to its policies. Neumann, who served as ambassador from 2005 to 2007, believes there are practical reasons for Washington to engage with the Islamic Emirate despite deep differences between the two sides. This comes amid reports of contacts between Kabul and Washington, with the Islamic Emirate's spokesman stressing the importance of friendly relations with all countries, including the US.