European Union delegates during a two-day meeting with representatives of the Islamic Emirate in Qatar called on the Islamic Emirate to take actions to form an inclusive government that would pave the way for national reconciliation, and that would include women.

Both sides discussed humanitarian aid, security, the EU's humanitarian presence in Kabul, human rights, women's rights, fighting terrorism, and forming an inclusive government.

The EU External Action Service, in a statement, said that the meeting does not imply recognition of the Islamic Emirate, saying that it has been part of the EU's active engagement and is in the interest of both the EU and the Afghan people. "This weekend, the EU held a two-day dialogue in Doha with members of the Taliban-declared interim Afghan government ('the Afghan delegation'). This dialogue does not imply recognition by the EU of the interim government," the statement reads.

The EU delegation pointed to the importance of democracy in Afghanistan and called for any possible constitutional reform through a transparent and participatory process. "It called on the interim government to take swift, meaningful and concrete steps towards an inclusive government that represents the richness of Afghan society in terms of ethnic, political and religious affiliation and with both women and men in senior positions, and which should pave the way for national reconciliation," the statement reads.

The two sides expressed their concern about the worsening humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, and the EU delegates expressed their willingness to continue providing humanitarian aid to the Afghan people. They also said it is necessary to have both men and women deliver assistance to the people. The Islamic Emirate said the humanitarian aid would not be subjected to taxation. The Islamic Emirate also said it will resume the payment of salaries to all civil servants who, in many cases, have not received salaries since May.

The Islamic Emirate delegation also said it will fulfill its commitment and facilitate the safe passage of foreign nationals and Afghans who wish to leave the country.