Afghanistan Peace CampaignWhile he did not provide further details, Baghaei emphasized in a press conference that discussions with the Islamic Emirate on this matter are ongoing.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, said that Tehran is ready to collaborate with the Islamic Emirate to ensure Afghanistan’s security.
While he did not provide further details, Baghaei emphasized in a press conference that discussions with the Islamic Emirate on this matter are ongoing. He expressed hope that these talks, based on a shared understanding of the importance of bilateral relations, would lead to tangible and effective outcomes.
“We are ready to cooperate in achieving lasting security and stability in our neighboring country, Afghanistan. A country’s foreign policy is not determined or changed by the replacement of one or two individuals. Foreign policy, including relations with neighbors, is formulated within well-defined frameworks and clear processes,” Baghaei told reporters.
Meanwhile, some political analysts believe that although Iran has not yet officially recognized the Islamic Emirate, it has strengthened diplomatic relations with the caretaker government. Iran is among the countries that have handed over Afghanistan’s diplomatic mission to the Islamic Emirate.
Political analyst Sayed Akbar Sial Wardak told TOLOnews: “Iran’s economic, political, commercial, and diplomatic ties with Afghanistan are moving in a positive direction. However, its decision not to recognize the Islamic Emirate so far is linked to global politics and US influence. Regional countries fear that recognizing the Taliban could lead to international pressure.”
Previously, Iran’s Foreign Minister visited Kabul and met with senior officials of the Islamic Emirate to discuss border issues, water rights, counterterrorism efforts against ISIS, economic cooperation, drug trafficking, and shared security concerns.