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Hanafi says IEA wants good relations with all countries based on mutual respect
Speaking at an Iftar banquet on Monday night at the ministry of foreign affairs, Deputy Prime Minister Mawlavi Abdul Salam Hanafi told attending dignitaries that Afghanistan wants good relations with the world, based on engagement and respect.
He said: “The Islamic Emirate wants good relations with all countries based on interaction and mutual respect.”
Hanafi added that the Islamic Emirate condemns the merciless attacks of the Zionists in Gaza and the massacre of the Palestinian nation in every sense, and that these attacks on Gaza are in violation of humanitarian and international principles.
He said: “After the rule of the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan, security has been fully ensured and the cultivation, smuggling, trade and use of narcotics have been prohibited and administrative corruption has ended, and the activities of the press are ongoing, drug addicts have been collected and in recently, more than one million Afghan immigrants have been forcibly deported from neighboring countries, which is said to have been better managed.
Hanafi said: “The Islamic Emirate asks all regional and extra-regional countries to stop the migration of young people to other countries, end drugs and ensure stability in Afghanistan by investing in the implementation of large development projects such as Afghan Trans, Herat-Boldak, Chabahar Port, Lapis Lazuli Route, Wakhan Corridor and TAPI.
He also said security in Afghanistan is important not only for the citizens of the country but also for the interests of all regional and world countries. For this reason, it is necessary to invest in various fields in order to continue stability in Afghanistan, he said.
He also expressed his gratitude for the World Bank’s action to implement the CASA-1000 project.
Referring to the negative effects of the forced deportation of Afghan citizens from different countries, Hanafi said: “Serious attention should be paid to this issue, and this does not help bilateral and neighboring relations.”
He pointed out that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan wants good relations with all countries and wants Afghanistan to be an economy-oriented country.
He said the IEA does not interfere in the internal affairs of another country and has urged foreign nations not to interfere in the internal affairs of Afghanistan.
Condemning the attacks that took place in Iran, Russia and Pakistan and the recent killing of Chinese nationals, Hanafi said: “We condemn these attacks that cause the deaths of common people.”
This comes after suspected Israeli warplanes bombed Iran’s embassy in Syria on Monday in an escalation of Israel’s war against Iran’s regional proxies, flattening a building in a strike Tehran said killed a top Revolutionary Guards commander and several diplomats.
Reuters reporters at the site in the Mezzeh district of Damascus saw emergency workers clambering atop rubble of a destroyed building inside the diplomatic compound, adjacent to the main embassy building.
Emergency vehicles were parked outside. An Iranian flag hung from a pole in front of the debris.
The Syrian foreign minister and interior minister were both spotted at the scene, Reuters reported.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan has expressed condolences to the governments and people of Qatar and Turkey following a deadly helicopter crash in Qatar.
In a statement, the ministry described the incident as tragic and extended its deep sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives.
According to reports, the helicopter crashed into Qatari territorial waters, killing seven people. Authorities have said the incident was caused by a technical malfunction.
Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry also prayed for the victims and wished patience and strength for their families.
Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, has confirmed that Islamabad has asked Moscow to mediate in the ongoing conflict with Afghanistan.
In an interview with Russian daily Izvestia, Tirmizi said Pakistan is engaging with Russia and appreciates the “wonderful offer” to help resolve tensions. He noted that proposals from Russia, China, Qatar, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia led to an agreement on a temporary ceasefire.
“We tell all our interlocutors: please tell the Taliban (IEA) not to use this opportunity simply to regroup, recuperate, rearm, and re-attack,” Tirmizi said. “Because such large states as Russia or Pakistan cannot be destabilized by terrorist acts.”
The ambassador emphasized that decades of war in Afghanistan have affected not only Kabul and Islamabad but also neighboring countries, including Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and even Russia. “Therefore, we must all trade with each other, develop education, art, and culture. Terrorism is the wrong way to go,” he added.
The appeal for mediation comes amid rising cross-Durand Line tensions and violence that have killed hundreds and displaced thousands in recent weeks.
Pakistani officials have repeatedly claimed that militant attacks in the country are organized in Afghanistan.
The IEA however denies the claim saying that Afghanistan is not responsible for Pakistan’s “security failure.”
In an opinion article published on Sunday, Financial Times warned that rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan risk spiraling into a wider conflict, and urged the international community to urgently re-engage with the troubled region.
The publication noted that nearly five years after the Islamic Emirate’s return to power, global attention has largely faded, despite growing instability. It highlighted restrictions on women’s rights and the worsening relationship between Kabul and Islamabad, once close allies.
According to the article, Pakistan’s ties with the IEA have sharply deteriorated since 2021. Islamabad accuses Afghan authorities of harboring militant groups responsible for attacks inside Pakistan—an allegation the IEA denies.
Recent weeks have seen a surge in violence, including cross-Durand Line airstrikes and clashes that have reportedly killed over 1,000 people and displaced more than 100,000. One of the deadliest incidents involved an airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul, which Afghan officials say killed hundreds.
The newspaper warned that continued escalation could destabilize South and Central Asia and risk turning Afghanistan into a hub for militant activity once again.
It criticized Pakistan’s military approach, saying airstrikes alone cannot end insurgencies, and called for sustained ceasefire efforts following a temporary truce during Eid al-Fitr.
The editorial urged major powers, including the United States and China, to play a more active diplomatic role. It also pointed to China’s strategic interests in the region and suggested Beijing could step forward as a mediator.
Despite past failed attempts at peace, the Financial Times stressed that the risks are too high for the world to remain disengaged.
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