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A battlefield decision might be needed if Taliban shun peace: Ghani

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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Monday if the Taliban wants peace, then it has to be peace that respects the gains of the citizens of Afghanistan and among them, first and foremost, women.

In an interview with PBS News Hour, Ghani also said if the Taliban does not want peace and wants to gain power through violence and impose a “dictatorial regime” then “all the patriotic forces of Afghanistan would have to rally and make a decision. And that issue, unfortunately, would have to be decided on the field of battle.”

In terms of foreign troops withdrawing and the possibility of increased violence, Ghani said the Afghan security forces are ready for battle. “We have been ready for months.”

He noted that the U.S. withdrawal is a strategic decision “that clarifies a lot of things.

“The war will become simpler, because their — all their allegations of international conspiracy or international desire to stay permanently, et cetera, has now come to an end. We need to work together,” he said.

He also stated that countries in the region are glad the U.S. has no intentions of staying longer.

“Consequently, we need to get together to arrive at a collective security strategy.

Despite a push by the Taliban to gain territory in provinces, Ghani said: “The Taliban are not holding.”

He said the Taliban are carrying out “sporadic attacks” that are a “destructive force”.

“Arghandab was the only district in Kandahar where they tried to hold. And now the people hate them with passion,” he said.

On peace talks, Ghani said that key to a political dialogue is that the Taliban accept that the future political system of Afghanistan is based on elections.

“That is the fundamental bottom line. Other things are discussible, negotiable. But if that fundamental issue is not granted, then the question of rights and the question of gains that have occurred in the last 20 years, particularly vis-a-vis women, youth, minorities, all walks of life, will be put into question.”

Asked whether he would step down Ghani said No. Sticking to what he has repeatedly said about only handing over power to an elected leader, he said: If there is war — no.

“If there is war, I am the commander in chief. I will not abandon my people. I will not abandon my forces. I am willing to die for my country. I have no interest in power. I’m committed to the principle of ensuring order. Afghan society wants order.”

However, he said the threat of terrorism has changed. It has not disappeared.

The terrorist networks are not just from the region, he said, adding that there are Daesh women and children from 16 different countries that Afghanistan is trying “to return”.

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Muttaqi and Qatar’s minister of state for foreign affairs discuss Afghanistan

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Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi on Tuesday met with Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discussed the latest political and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

According to Qatari media reports, Muttaqi and Al Khulaifi also discussed regional and international efforts aimed at supporting stability and advancing human and economic development in the country.

During the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of continued joint coordination to strengthen peace efforts and assist the Afghan people in achieving their aspirations for security and sustainable development.

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Russia’s exports via Trans-Afghan Railway Line to average between 8 and 15 million tons annually

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Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov says the volume of goods from Russia that will be transported via the planned Trans Afghan Railway Line will total between eight and 15 million tons annually.

Speaking at an expo in Uzbekistan, Manturov stated that goods will include chemical fertilizers, oil and gas, ferrous metals and coal.

“Russia and Uzbekistan signed an agreement in April this year to exchange information for the development of feasibility studies. It is expected that calculations for the projected transport volume, as well as assessments of the economic benefits of future routes, will be completed next year.

“The bulk of the cargo will likely include chemical fertilizers, petroleum products, ferrous metals, hard coal, and similar goods,” said Manturov.

He added that transportation authorities from both Russia and Uzbekistan are working on the railway project.

Currently feasibility studies are being conducted for western routes through Mazar-e-Sharif, Herat, Delaram, and Kandahar, and eastern routes through Termez, Naibabad, Logar, and Khairlachi.

The planned railway line, once completed, will connect the European Union, Russia, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Southeast Asian countries.

Abdul Hadi Farhang, an economic expert, said: “The Trans Afghan project will not only help reduce the cost of goods in Afghanistan but also play a key role in trade and the country’s economic growth.”

Meanwhile, Russian investors have expressed interest in establishing a $500 million oil refinery in Balkh province.

The goal of this initiative is to create jobs, expand economic opportunities for the Afghan people, and strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

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Broadcasting of ‘Rah-e-Farda’ TV in Afghanistan suspended

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The Ministry of Information and Culture has announced the ministry’s Media Complaints and Violations Investigation Commission has suspended the operations of Afghanistan’s “Rah-e-Farda” broadcasting TV.

According to a statement issued by the ministry on Tuesday, the decision follows repeated complaints from journalists and employees of Rah-e-Farda, claiming that their salaries and benefits have not been paid by the station’s management for several years.

The ministry added that the Media Complaints and Violations Commission summoned the station’s officials multiple times to resolve the issue and provided recommendations for paying staff salaries and benefits.

However, no action has been taken by the management.

The ministry stressed that, as a result, the commission has decided to refer the matter to the court for final resolution and, in accordance with media laws and regulations, has suspended Rah-e-Farda TV’s operations until a court ruling is issued.

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