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Abdullah calls on ‘Troika’ members to help tackle resurgent Taliban

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In discussions with the international community in Doha, Qatar, the Afghan government has raised its concerns over the Taliban’s brutal attacks on cities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Thursday.

According to the statement, Afghanistan has raised the issue of these attacks which have led to “war crimes and blatant human rights violations and humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan”.

According to MoFA, the Head of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah, who is leading the Republic’s negotiating team in Doha, on Wednesday attended the Extended Troika meeting.

Also present at the meeting was the United States, Russia, China, and Pakistan.

“The chairman of the High Council for Reconciliation called on the international community, especially the Troika meeting member states, to adopt serious measures to prevent Taliban attacks on cities, which have led to war crimes, widespread human rights abuses and humanitarian catastrophe.

“Mr Abdullah also stressed the need to start meaningful and sincere negotiations to establish an immediate ceasefire and reach a political agreement,” the statement read.

MoFA said it “reiterates that the continuation of the Taliban’s bloody attacks in collusion with regional and international terrorists will not only lead to a humanitarian catastrophe and the protraction of war in Afghanistan, but also exacerbate violent extremism and incite terrorists in the region posing a serious and irreparable threat to the collective security of the region and the world”.

The statement added that by “stopping the Taliban violence and crimes in direct collusion with regional and international terrorists will be not only in the interest of Afghanistan but in the interest of the whole world, especially the countries of the region”.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Haneef Atmar also spoke out on Thursday and said the current levels of violence have had a “devastating impact on our country. It has literally disrupted and eroded security, rule of law and public service delivery in over half of our country.

“The loss of critical terrain and also cross-border trade points have had a significant impact on the humanitarian situation, and then trade and market functioning in the country, we’ve lost already since mid-April over 6,000 people,” he said.

Atmar also stated that at least 4,000 “of our brave national security forces and over 2,000 from the civilians,” have been killed.

He said if one tallies the wounded in this time, it amounts to over 15,000.

Atmar said that “over the past couple of months, this is the highest figure we have ever experienced. Over the past two decades the humanitarian crisis is overwhelming with over 18 million of our people now facing hunger and in need of immediate humanitarian assistance because of the devastating impact of the recent wave of terror and violence, the combined effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the drought have been exacerbated by the way of the recent wave of violence”.

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Muttaqi: Afghanistan would provide water to Iran even without a treaty

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Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), stated on Sunday that Afghanistan would have kept the flow of water into Iran even in the absence of a formal treaty, citing religious and humanitarian principles.

Speaking at the Tehran Dialogue Forum, Muttaqi emphasized that during times of normal water flow—when there is no drought—available water naturally reaches Iran. He described the act of sharing water as a religious duty, a rewarding act, and sound policy.

He assured the Iranian public that Afghanistan has no hostile intentions concerning water-sharing arrangements.

His comments come amid tensions over the 1973 Helmand River Water Treaty, a bilateral agreement that allocates water from the Helmand River to Iran. In recent years, Iran has expressed concerns that Afghanistan is not releasing sufficient water, particularly during periods of drought. The Islamic Emirate, meanwhile, has cited technical and environmental limitations, including low water levels and climate-related challenges.

Muttaqi highlighted the Islamic Emirate’s broader diplomatic stance, stating that Afghanistan is committed to a balanced, economy-centered foreign policy that prioritizes relations with neighboring countries.

He said that neighboring nations hold a special place in IEA’s foreign policy, adding that over the past four years, IEA has maintained constructive ties not only with neighbors but also with regional countries beyond, particularly in the area of economic cooperation.

Muttaqi also noted that annual trade between Afghanistan and Iran currently stands at approximately $3 billion, underlining the importance of economic collaboration in bilateral relations.

 

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Acting Afghan FM meets Iranian president to discuss ties and refugees

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Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss key issues concerning bilateral relations and the situation of Afghan refugees in Iran.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of Tehran Dialogue Forum.

According to a statement released by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, the two sides engaged in discussions on enhancing cooperation across various sectors and addressing the challenges faced by Afghan refugees residing in Iran.

Pezeshkian described Afghanistan and Iran as “good neighbors” and expressed Iran’s readiness to deepen ties in all areas. He affirmed Iran’s commitment to providing facilities for Afghan refugees.

In response, Minister Muttaqi highlighted the longstanding positive relationship between the two countries and reiterated the importance of close collaboration. He stressed the need to boost bilateral trade, strengthen political engagement, and work together to combat drug trafficking.

Muttaqi also emphasized the importance of ensuring a gradual and structured repatriation process for Afghan refugees, to avoid disruptions to their livelihoods, businesses, and investments.

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Pakistan’s deputy PM to visit China

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Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will travel to China on Monday, where he is expected to hold bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Earlier on Thursday, an Afghan foreign ministry official also announced that Acting Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will visit China in coming days.

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement Sunday that Dar will hold in-depth discussions with Yi on the evolving regional situation in South Asia and its implications for peace and stability.

“The two sides will also review the entire spectrum of Pakistan-China bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest,” the statement added.

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