Afghan Senate Expresses Concern over Russia-Taliban Ties

The lawmakers in Upper House of Parliament- Meshrano Jirga have voiced concern over Russia and Taliban relation; calling it ‘apparent hostility’ against the people of Afghanistan.

The recent statements of Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan about his country’s contact with the Taliban group have followed harsh reaction and criticisms of Afghan senators.

Chairman of the Upper House has declared that those neighboring countries that are attempting to provide stability in the region should stop interfering in Afghanistan’s affairs.

“We strongly condemn Russian and Taliban relation. We want the interventions to Afghanistan’s affairs should be prevented,” said Fazlulhadi Muslimyar, chairman of Meshrano Jirga.

In the meantime, a number of Senators emphasized that the US failed policies caused Afghanistan changes to a battlefield of proxy war for countries which is a big challenge for the country.

“United State’s failed policies caused Afghanistan changes to a battle field for countries and Russia’s support from Taliban is alarming,” said Senator Jumaouddin Geyanwall.

Senator Nesar Haris also said, “We demand all countries to stop their proxy war in Afghanistan, particularly the Russia. Instability in Afghanistan is not in interest of any country.”

“Statements of Russian envoy about relation with Taliban are very concerning and some countries are seeking to intense war in Afghanistan,” Senator Nader Baloch noted.

Afghan Senators stressed that preventing intervention of neighboring countries to our country’s affairs is the responsibility of the government; otherwise Afghanistan will witness Syria’s fate.

Reported by Rafi Sidiqi