The results of the US midterm elections, especially the historic victory of Abdul Sayed in Michigan, drew reactions from several Afghan political figures. Salahuddin Rabbani, leader of the Jamiat-e-Islami party, welcomed the victory and called it a symbol of honesty and stability. Afghanistan's ambassador to Geneva, Nasir Ahmad Andisha, who republished part of Abdul Sayed's victory speech, urged the Taliban's opposition forces to work to build consensus and change in Afghanistan instead of waiting for outside support. The former Afghan National Security Adviser, Rangin Dadfar Spanta, also said that the results of the US elections will not bring about significant change for Asian and African countries and the oppressed countries of the world. He pointed to the continued economic and political dominance of the Western powers and emphasized that Afghanistan must stop relying on others to achieve freedom and rely on the struggle and efforts of its people.