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Afghanistan is not a threat to any country: Mujahid
While some countries have expressed concern about the security of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), says that there is no insecurity and instability in Afghanistan and the government has complete control over the situation.
Mujahid does not consider Daesh as a threat and says that the group is a legacy of the American occupation, and that it is currently on the verge of elimination.
“There is no insecurity and instability in Afghanistan, nor are there any non-Afghan groups here. Of course, the phenomenon of Daesh, which remained from the time of the American occupation, has now reached the point of elimination and has completely lost its activities and is on the run and hiding. They cannot pose any kind of threat to Afghans, and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has full control over the situation,” Mujahid says.
Zabihullah Mujahid describes the current security as unprecedented in the past forty years. He says that a number of western countries are trying to promote fear from Afghanistan.
“Unfortunately, some western circles create anxiety. Maybe it is in their intelligence activities that they make countries afraid of Afghanistan. We repeat once again that Afghanistan is not a threat to any country. Regional countries and beyond should all understand that Afghanistan is safe and the country is stable and there is a single government in it. For nearly 40 years, we did not have the security that we have achieved, so no side should be worried about Afghanistan,” Mujahid says.
This comes as Afghanistan’s neighbors have repeatedly expressed concerns about the security situation in the country and spillover of terrorists into their territories.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Saturday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake’s epicenter was reported in Jurm district of Badakhshan province, with a depth of 208.3 kilometers.
So far, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage following the tremor.
Shahabuddin Delawar, Head of the Commission for Contact with Afghan Personalities, says Afghanistan has achieved security, unified governance, brotherhood, and progress for the first time in 47 years under the administration of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA).
Speaking at a meeting in Kabul on Saturday, Delawar said Afghanistan had lacked a unified system over the past four decades, but added that with the return of the Islamic Emirate, the issue has now been resolved.
Referring to Ashura commemorations held on Friday, he said the occasion was observed peacefully across the country under full security.
Delawar also urged exiled Afghan politicians to return, saying the commission was established to serve Afghans and address the concerns of returning figures. He added that any legal disputes involving returnees would be handled exclusively through the commission.
He further said the Islamic Emirate has expanded treatment centers and intensified anti-narcotics efforts since regaining power, claiming this has led to a significant decline in drug addiction.
Addressing the issue of international legitimacy, Delawar said he understood why the United States has not recognized the Islamic Emirate, arguing that Washington suffered a defeat in Afghanistan that it cannot easily overlook.
“They have suffered a major defeat that they cannot forget; if they recognize us, they will face questions from their own people,” Delawar said.
The European Union says it is implementing hundreds of millions of euros in projects to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Afghanistan and help expand economic opportunities across the country.
Speaking to Ariana News, EU Chargé d’Affaires in Kabul, Veronika Boskovic Pohar, said the programs are aimed at creating jobs for skilled workers, women, youth, and returnees, while also strengthening the private sector. She added that alongside international support, Afghan authorities also have a role in facilitating economic growth.
According to Pohar, the EU is currently implementing projects worth €156 million focused on livelihoods, durable solutions, job creation, and women’s economic empowerment. She said an additional €40 million program specifically designed to support returnees will be launched in the near future.
She noted that the EU is gradually shifting its focus from emergency humanitarian aid toward long-term sustainable solutions, particularly for internally displaced people and returnees in Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, the United Nations, marking World Day of Small and Medium Enterprises, said SMEs account for more than 90 percent of businesses worldwide and play a critical role in employment and economic growth.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stressed that stronger investment, innovation, and sustainable industrial development are essential to help businesses withstand economic challenges and build resilient economies.
Afghan private sector representatives and economic analysts say greater support for SMEs could help the country address economic challenges faster, increase employment, and promote sustainable long-term development.
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