Afghanistan Peace CampaignThe Defense Minister also said that the Islamic Emirate has 150,000 forces, most of whom are equipped with modern American weapons.
Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, the Defense Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, says that the roots of all terrorist groups, including ISIS, have been eliminated in Afghanistan and that no country is threatened from Afghan soil.
He added that some countries raise such claims for their own interests, but instead of presenting these accusations at the UN Security Council or other meetings, they should share the information with the Islamic Emirate so that action can be taken.
Mujahid also stated that after the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, the Islamic Emirate cut ties with al-Qaeda and currently has no relationship with the group.
In an interview with the BBC, he said: “According to the Doha Agreement signed with the U.S., we pledged that all groups, including al-Qaeda, which are considered threats to America, cannot use Afghan soil against them. We remain committed to this agreement.”
The official further said that if some countries did not promote or campaign for various groups in Afghanistan, the Islamic Emirate would be able to prevent their activities.
He acknowledged that Afghanistan’s relations with Pakistan are not normal at present and described the situation as harmful to both countries.
Responding to a question about the presence of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other armed groups in Afghanistan, Mujahid said: “TTP carries out attacks hundreds of kilometers across the Durand Line. If these attacks are planned in Afghanistan and then executed hundreds of kilometers inside Pakistani territory, why are they not stopped there?”
He added that Pakistan makes such accusations to conceal its own security failures, and instead of blaming others, it should cooperate to eliminate terrorism.
The Defense Minister also said that the Islamic Emirate has 150,000 forces, most of whom are equipped with modern American weapons.