Afghanistan Peace CampaignSharif also emphasized the need for an inclusive government and respect for women’s rights in Afghanistan.
The Islamic Emirate has rejected the statements made by the Prime Minister of Pakistan at the UN General Assembly, who claimed the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan. The Islamic Emirate once again pledged that Afghanistan will not pose a threat to any country.
Hamidullah Fetrat, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, told TOLOnews that the interim government supports positive regional policies and will not allow any foreign group to operate in Afghanistan.
The deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate said: “Afghanistan does not pose a threat or danger to any country. We do not permit foreign groups to operate in Afghanistan, nor do we allow anyone to use Afghan soil as a threat to others.”
Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, claimed at the UN General Assembly that terrorist groups are present in Afghanistan and that the Islamic Emirate should take action against them.
During the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Sharif also emphasized the need for an inclusive government and respect for women’s rights in Afghanistan.
Shehbaz Sharif said at the session: “We endorse and share the international expectation, that the Afghan Interim Government would respect human rights, including the rights of women and girls, and promote political inclusion. In particular, the interim government must take effective actions to neutralize all terrorist groups within Afghanistan, especially those responsible for cross-border terrorism against neighboring countries.”
Australia’s Foreign Minister also criticized the restrictions imposed on women in Afghanistan during the session, stating that these restrictions hinder Afghanistan’s progress.
Penny Wong, Australia’s Foreign Minister, said: “Australia will join Germany, Canada and the Netherlands to take unprecedented action to hold Afghanistan to account under international law for the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls.”
Rashid Meredov, the Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan, also emphasized during the session that supporting the people of Afghanistan is the most crucial aspect for ensuring regional security.
The Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan stated: “The most important aspect of ensuring security is cooperation in the Afghan direction and support for the people of Afghanistan in their aspirations to begin peaceful, constructive work to rebuild the economy and social sphere and solve humanitarian problems.”
On the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan and the UN Secretary-General also discussed the situation in Afghanistan.