Kabul –On September 25, 2025, in a new interview with Al-Arabiya TV, the official spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Zabihullah Mujahid, requested a new era of interaction with the United States.

In response to recent remarks by the US President, Mujahid emphasized that America should interact with Afghans through “political, diplomatic, and rational channels,” signaling a desire for a relationship built on mutual respect rather than military presence.

Mujahid firmly stated that the Afghan people would no longer tolerate the presence of foreign forces on their soil, warning that “harmful actions inevitably provoke adverse consequences.”

His statements point out one of the main principles of the present foreign policy of the Taliban, i.e., the absolute and undisputed sovereignty of the nation. This stance is rooted in the history of foreign military presence in the country.

“During America’s 20-year occupation, Afghanistan endured continuous suffering,” Mujahid said.

“The occupation has now ended. Afghanistan is no longer a land for foreign control; it deserves political engagement and rational interaction so its people can stand on their own feet.”

A Balancing Act in Foreign Policy

Mr. Mujahid also provided insights into Afghanistan’s broader approach to international relations, describing a “neutral, balanced foreign policy” aimed at building good relations with all major powers, including both China and the US

He made it clear that Afghanistan will not be used as a chess piece in geopolitics.

“We will never allow our territory to become a battleground for rival powers,” he asserted.

For decades, Afghanistan was a hotspot of the Cold War and other conflicts of the world. The Taliban statement of neutrality is aimed at breaking this historical trend and making the country a free agent, not dependent on external conflicts.

The reference to maintaining relations with China, a nation with growing economic interests in the region, while also seeking good relations with the US, demonstrates a strategic effort to diversify partnerships and avoid dependence on a single superpower.

Also See: Afghan Defence Chief Rejects Trump’s Demand to Hand Over Bagram Airbase

Bagram Airbase: A Symbol of Sovereignty

A major issue that Mujahid discussed was the condition of Bagram Airbase, which was the largest US military base in Afghanistan for almost twenty years. The airbase represented the American military presence in the region and the long-term strategic interests of the region.

According to Mujahid, the recent US statements have indicated a potential referral to the possibility of a return of the base or alternative application, which he strongly denied.

“Bagram is part of Afghanistan and will not be handed over to anyone,” he declared.

He dismissed the US remarks as “misguided,” stressing that the Islamic Emirate “deals independently with its territory” and that Afghanistan is “fully sovereign.”

This firm policy on Bagram is a strong message to the international community that the new government does not intend to give up on its territorial integrity.

The airbase, which was previously a central point in foreign military activities, has now become a potent symbol of the Taliban’s success in its campaign to drive the foreign troops out of the country and assert its authority over the strategic resources of the country.