The Afghan Foreign Ministry has welcomed Washington's permission to provide food and humanitarian aid to the Afghan people, amid warnings of an imminent famine in the country.
While Russia says that international recognition of the Taliban is "not on the table", India has warned Pakistan against calling on the world to work with the Taliban.
The Afghan Foreign Ministry expressed its hope that all countries and international organizations - including the United States - will continue to strengthen relations with the Afghan government and continue to provide humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people.
And the US Treasury announced yesterday, Friday, that it had issued two licenses that allow non-governmental organizations and international organizations - including the United Nations - to engage in transactions with the Taliban or the Haqqani Network to implement what is necessary to provide humanitarian assistance, and also allow transactions related to facilitating the export and re-export of food and aid medical.
Famine warnings
Meanwhile, a UN official warned that Afghanistan was at risk of "imminent hunger" as winter approaches and services are disrupted.
The situation in Afghanistan is critical, said Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund, adding that "it is no exaggeration to say" that a third of the Afghan population, which is 33 million people, is threatened by "imminent hunger".
She explained that the harsh winter and disruption of the ability to transport supplies to isolated areas in the mountainous country, in addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, will exacerbate the already complicated situation.
political positions
On the political front, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that international recognition of the Taliban is not currently under consideration.
But the Russian minister said that his country has contacts with the Taliban aimed at ensuring the safety of Russian citizens and facilitating Afghan reconciliation.
He added that the current Security Council sanctions against the Taliban do not prevent communication with them, noting that there is a need to push the political process forward.
Lavrov was speaking on the sidelines of the annual meeting of world leaders in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, and his statements came after the Taliban nominated its ambassador to the United Nations, which led to a confrontation over Afghanistan's seat in the international organization.
It is noteworthy that United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made it clear that the Taliban's desire for international recognition is the only pressure card that other countries should use in order to form an inclusive government and respect the rights, especially for women in Afghanistan.
India warns
For his part, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said - during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly - today, Saturday, that no country should use the turmoil in Afghanistan to its advantage, after his Pakistani counterpart called on the world to work with the Taliban.
Modi's speech came after India criticized Islamabad - in Washington and the United Nations - against the backdrop of a speech by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan - late on Friday - in which he accused the Indian government of imposing a "reign of fear and violence" on Indian Muslims.
"It is absolutely necessary to ensure that Afghan soil is not used to spread terrorism and terrorist attacks," Modi said.
"We also need to be vigilant, making sure that no country is trying to take advantage of the delicate situation there and use it as a tool for their own selfish interests," he added.
On Friday, Modi raised concerns about Pakistan during talks with US President Joe Biden as well as during a broader four-way summit with Australia and Japan, according to Indian officials.
Indian Foreign Minister Harsh Vardhan Shringla told reporters after the talks that "there was a clear feeling that a more careful view, close scrutiny and monitoring of Pakistan's role in Afghanistan, Pakistan's role in the issue of terrorism should be maintained."
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan indicated in his video address to the United Nations General Assembly that the Taliban had promised to respect human rights and form an inclusive government since taking control of the country last month, despite global disappointment in the interim government formed by the movement.
"If the international community motivates and encourages her to move forward in this dialogue, it will be a win-win situation," Khan said.