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Uzbekistan calls for international dialogue with Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Kamilov called for inclusive dialogue involving Islamic Emirate representatives in international forums. He said a one-sided dialogue is meaningless.
Uzbekistan continues to follow a pragmatic and principled approach in its relations with Afghanistan, advocating for international dialogue with the Islamic Emirate rather than rushing to formal recognition.
This was underscored by Abdulaziz Kamilov, Deputy Secretary of the Security Council and Special Representative of the Uzbekistan President for Foreign Policy, in a recent interview with Ishonch.uz.
Kamilov clarified that Uzbekistan’s stance is not about immediate recognition.
“It’s not about whether we recognize them or not. Recognition will come in time — but only in coordination with the international community, especially the UN.”
He emphasized the deep historical and cultural ties between the Uzbek and Afghan peoples, noting shared heritage through figures like Al-Biruni, Navoi, and Babur.
As a symbol of goodwill, he cited the Islamic Emirate’s donation of white marble from Herat for the restoration of the Imam al-Bukhari Memorial Complex in Uzbekistan.
“This gesture shows our spiritual closeness. What other country would do that?”
Kamilov argued that Afghanistan, having endured over four decades of war, needs support—not external pressure.
“Foreign powers came, destroyed, and dictated how Afghanistan should be run. But what this nation needs now is help, not judgment.”
He also pointed out that Uzbekistan had long encouraged the previous Afghan government to engage with opposition forces. When those efforts were ignored, Uzbekistan prepared for alternative outcomes by initiating dialogue with the Islamic Emirate — an approach that is now being recognized by other countries seeking similar access.
Kamilov called for inclusive dialogue involving Islamic Emirate representatives in international forums.
“A one-sided dialogue is meaningless. They must be heard, whether we agree with them or not.”
Drawing a parallel to Yasser Arafat’s transformation from global pariah to peace prize laureate, Kamilov concluded: “When one person experiences trauma, we send help. Afghanistan is a nation traumatized by decades of conflict. It needs professional support and genuine engagement.”
Former U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, says Washington is largely satisfied with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) efforts against terrorism, though progress in broader relations remains hindered by the issue of prisoners.
In an interview with NDTV, Khalilzad said the United States views the detention of at least two American citizens in Afghanistan as the primary obstacle to improving ties.
Khalilzad highlighted what he described as a “significant degree of satisfaction” in the U.S. assessment of the IEA’s counterterrorism commitments under the Doha Agreement. He said the IEA continue to fight Daesh, a group they have long considered an enemy. Many Daesh militants, he added, have been pushed out of Afghanistan and are now in Pakistan.
At the same time, Khalilzad said concerns remain regarding human rights and the political role of non-IEA Afghans.
The Ministry of National Defense of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has rejected recent accusations made by Pakistani officials following a deadly attack at a mosque in Islamabad, calling them “irresponsible” and “baseless.”
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif wrote on X that preliminary findings suggest the suicide bomber had been on the move to and from Afghanistan.
According to the Afghan Defense Ministry, Pakistan’s defense minister “immediately and irresponsibly” blamed Afghanistan for the attack without conducting proper investigations. Afghan authorities noted that this pattern has been repeated in the past, particularly regarding incidents in Balochistan and other security events inside Pakistan.
The ministry stated that linking such attacks to Afghanistan “has no logic or foundation,” adding that these statements cannot hide Pakistan’s internal security failures or help solve the underlying problems.
“If they were truly able to identify the perpetrators immediately after the incident, then why were they unable to prevent it beforehand?” the statement asked.
The Afghan government emphasized its commitment to Islamic values, stating it does not consider harm against innocent civilians permissible under any circumstances and does not support those involved in illegal acts.
The statement urged Pakistani security officials to take responsibility for their internal security shortcomings, review their policies, and adopt a more constructive and cooperative approach toward both their own citizens and neighboring countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has strongly condemned Friday’s suicide bombing at a Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, which left 31 people dead and 179 others wounded.
Abdul Qahar Balkhi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in a statement that the Islamic Emirate considers such attacks—which violate the sanctity of religious rites and mosques and target worshippers and civilians—to be contrary to Islamic and human values.
The Islamic Emirate also expressed sympathy with the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.
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