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Abdullah claims Taliban responsible for the stalled peace talks

Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) said Tuesday the Taliban has brought the intra-Afghan negotiations to a standstill in Doha, Qatar.
Addressing a meeting on the occasion of the inauguration of the HCNR’s Media and Public Awareness Commission, Abdullah stated that no negotiations have been held between the peace teams for about three weeks.
Abdullah also said no decision could be made behind the scenes, and “the Taliban can put whatever they want on the negotiating table with the I.R delegation.”
“If it is about speeding up the process [Peace process], it is our responsibility. But we are currently in a situation that although the negotiating party has not interrupted the negotiations, no negotiations are underway currently,” Abdullah pointed out.
Abdullah meanwhile also raised the issue of an interim government which has been proposed by some Afghan politicians as an alternative in order to kickstart the stalled peace talks.
He said that nowhere in the world has it been proven that peace can be maintained by merely establishing an interim government.
“Peace is not a personal issue for some people; the Taliban should sit around the negotiating table and raise their issues. A transitional government is not the goal of a desirable future that is acceptable to all,” Abdullah noted.
This comes after reports emerged about a week ago that the Taliban’s negotiating team has not fully returned to the talks tables since the three-week December break.
Some sources have stated that the Taliban is waiting to see whether the US goes through with the troops withdrawal by May 1 as per the Doha agreement before they return to the peace talks tables.
No decision has however been taken as yet regarding the troop withdrawal issue but Biden administration officials have confirmed the agreement is being reviewed.
High-ranking US officials have been briefed on the deal and on Thursday last week US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad.
“Great meeting with Ambassador Khalilzad to discuss the way forward in Afghanistan: continuing to protect the US against the threat of terrorism, achieving a just and durable political settlement there, and cementing a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire,” Blinken said in a tweet.
Biden’s Administration has retained Khalilzad, who has for the past two years been the driving force behind the Afghan peace process, to continue the Afghan peace mission.
In a series of tweets, Khalilzad stated that he has briefed Blinken on the Afghanistan peace process “in the context of our continuing policy review.”
“We discussed the focus on our conditions-based strategy, one that brings peace to Afghanistan, secures a stable future for its citizens, and prevents anyone from using Afghanistan to threaten the United States and our allies,” Khalilzad said.
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Muttaqi: Turkey holds a special place in the foreign policy of IEA
During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Turkey, as well as key regional issues of mutual concern.

On the sidelines of the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul, Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, met with Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Turkey, as well as key regional issues of mutual concern.
At the outset, Muttaqi emphasized the deep historical and cultural ties between the two nations and described Turkey as having a special and strategic role in the foreign policy of the Islamic Emirate.
He called for expanded bilateral cooperation alongside the growing level of engagement between Kabul and Ankara.
For his part, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reaffirmed the importance of Afghanistan for Turkey and stressed the need to further strengthen cooperation across various sectors.
The meeting was held in a spirit of mutual understanding, with both parties underscoring the importance of continued dialogue and constructive collaboration in pursuit of shared interests.
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Muttaqi: Western sanctions hindering Afghanistan’s economic progress
He said the United States, by freezing the assets of Afghanistan’s central bank, has significantly hindered the country’s path toward economic development.

Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, stated during the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Istanbul that Afghanistan is facing “illegitimate” sanctions imposed by Western countries.
He said the United States, by freezing the assets of Afghanistan’s central bank, has significantly hindered the country’s path toward economic development.
Muttaqi called on Islamic countries to take a proactive role in lifting the political and economic sanctions imposed on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, urging them not to spare any effort in supporting Afghanistan during this critical time.
He emphasized that the Islamic Emirate has based its foreign relations on the principles of mutual respect and balanced engagement.
Highlighting Afghanistan’s strategic position in the heart of Asia, he stated the country is ready to serve as a vital hub for transit, trade, and economic connectivity among Islamic nations.
During the same session, Muttaqi also issued a stark warning regarding ongoing hostilities in the region.
He said that continued aggression and oppression by the Israeli regime against Palestine and Iran pose a direct threat to the security of the entire region and could lead to devastating consequences.
“I urge all member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to take decisive action to stop the atrocities committed by the Israeli regime against Palestine and Iran,” Muttaqi said.
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Muttaqi at OIC summit: Ongoing Israeli aggression threatens regional security

Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), warned that continued Israeli aggression against Palestine and Iran poses a direct threat to the security of the entire region. He made these remarks during the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers’ Summit held in Istanbul.
“I call on OIC member states to stop the oppression carried out by the Israeli regime against Palestine and Iran. If this situation continues, it will directly endanger the security of all regional countries and could lead to devastating consequences,” Muttaqi said.
Emphasizing the need for a proactive approach, Muttaqi added: “This summit should not merely serve as a platform for listing challenges, but rather mark the beginning of defining practical actions, joint positions, and innovative solutions.”
He further stated that if Islamic countries operate based on strong political will, Islamic brotherhood, and coordinated cooperation, they will not only preserve the dignity of their peoples but also influence global decision-makers.
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