KABUL, 26 May 2021, (TON): An official of the High Council for National Reconciliation said that “there has been no tangible progress made by political leaders and government officials in reaching an agreement on the Supreme State Council's structure, number of members, or authority, as either an advisory council or decision-making body.

In this regard a draft document has been prepared which mentions 18-person list for membership of the Supreme State Council, but the Presidential Palace said it is not final so far.

Enayatullah Babur Farahmand, the deputy head of the reconciliation council, said about the list should be based on proportionate religious and ethnic participation in the formation of the Supreme State Council. There are two big differences over the Supreme State Council. The first difference is over its authorities and the decision-making role of the council, and the second difference is on the structure and the number of the members of the Supreme State Council.

The document is being criticized that other leaders including Hekmatyar and Salahuddin Rabbani have not been consulted or issue has been discussed with them including finalization of the names of the council and the role, responsibilities and limits of its authorities. However, Presidential sources said that the government is in consultations with political leaders on the council.

The council is expected to finally focus on the management of Afghanistan’s situation after the withdrawal of international troops from the country.