Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, disclosed that the United Nations is actively working towards appointing a Special Representative for Afghanistan.

Dujarric refrained from providing specific details, but assured that any developments in this regard would be communicated promptly.

This announcement came during a press conference in response to Mariam Rahmati, a journalist with Afghanistan International, who questioned whether a particular timeline had been established for nominating a Special Representative for Afghanistan.

Dujarric clarified that there is currently no definitive timeline for naming the United Nations Special Representative to Afghanistan.

The process of appointing a Special Representative for Afghanistan has been ongoing for several months. The appointment faces opposition from the Taliban, and countries with close ties to the group, including China, Russia, and Iran, who have indicated that their support for a UN representative's appointment hinges on the Taliban's approval.