Price: US, Pakistan Have ‘Shared Interest’ Against Terrorism in Afghanistan

The US State Department spokesman said that America and Pakistan have a shared interest in ensuring the Islamic Emirate live’s up to the commitments it has made.

Speaking at a press briefing, the US State Department spokesperson, Ned Price, said: “The United States and Pakistan have a shared interest in ensuring the Taliban live up to the commitments that they have made and that terrorist groups that maybe active in Afghanistan like ISISK, TTP, Al Qaeda as you mentioned are no longer able to threaten regional stability.”

However, the Islamic Emirate said it considers international concerns from the territory of Afghanistan baseless, saying that so far the international community, particularly the US, has not fulfilled its commitments.

“Over the past 18 months, no country has suffered harm, and the country is still managed well. One thing that remains is that the sanctions are in place, the responsibilities and obligations of the international community and various foreign countries —but concrete steps are not taken in this regard,” said Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate.

According to some political analysts, in order to solve the challenges between Kabul and Washington, the US should keep in contact with the current government of Afghanistan.

“America sees Afghanistan through Pakistan’s eyes, and Pakistan is double-faced with America. It’s good that the Americans communicate with the Afghan government directly to find solutions,” said Hassan Haqyar, a political analyst.

“America should not be worried about these groups, because America itself is the cause of strengthening these groups, America’s concern is wrong and pointless, and it is very political,” said Assadullah Nadim, a military expert.

Among the most important aspects of the Doha Agreement are the non-use of Afghan territory against other nations, the removal of Taliban officials’ names from the UN blacklist, the creation of a government that includes all people, and respect for human rights, including women’s rights. However, in the past 18 months, the US and the Islamic Emirate have accused one another of violating the Doha Agreement.