Afghanistan, Oct. 25 -- At the recent BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, a symbolic banknote was unveiled, highlighting the collective ambition of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to reshape global economic structures and reduce reliance on the US dollar. The banknote, while not yet a functional currency, symbolically features the flags of the BRICS nations, along with Afghanistan's flag, representing the "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan." This gesture underscores Afghanistan's geopolitical relevance, despite the absence of official Taliban representation at the summit.

The inclusion of Afghanistan's flag, particularly that of the previous Republic of Afghanistan, sparked attention as the de facto Taliban government had not been...