The Deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, Hamdullah Fitrat, reacting to the recent decision of the United Nations Security Council, stated that sanctions and restrictions have neither produced results in the past nor will they benefit anyone in the future.

Fitrat said in a statement on Friday on his X page that the repeated use of such tools and failed experiences is not logical.

Last night, the United Nations Security Council extended the mandate of the Afghanistan Sanctions Monitoring Committee for another year.

However, Fitrat added that the positions of China and Russia are worthy of appreciation, and the reality is that the tangible progress and current conditions in Afghanistan are not compatible with the sanctions that were imposed during a period of crisis and have continued until now.

According to him, Afghanistan is on a path of progress and engagement with various countries, and security and stability are improving day by day.

He emphasized that in such circumstances, Afghanistan needs cooperation, not the imposition or extension of new sanctions every day.

He also added that the Islamic Emirate calls on Western countries to reconsider their policies and to adopt a constructive engagement with Afghanistan.

The German company Green International has expressed interest in investing in Afghanistan’s rich mineral resources, following a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum.

The discussion focused on opportunities in oil and gas extraction and processing, as well as solid and metallic mineral projects. Representatives of Green International highlighted their expertise and capacity to contribute to Afghanistan’s mining sector, aiming to attract further reputable international investors.

Meraj Mohammad Meraj, chief of staff of the Minister of Mines and Petroleum, welcomed the company’s interest, saying: “Afghanistan is a mineral-rich country. The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum encourages investment from all nations and will provide support and facilities to facilitate foreign investment.”

This engagement reflects the Afghan government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international partnerships and promote foreign investment, crucial for economic growth and development in the country’s natural resource sector.

Andrey Serdyukov, Chief of the Joint Staff of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, has warned that militant groups based in Afghanistan pose a significant threat to regional security, with the potential to export terrorism to neighboring countries.

“The proliferation of radical ideologies and drug trafficking continues to pose serious challenges,” Serdyukov said during a news briefing.

He also highlighted that Western nations are actively seeking to expand their influence in the South Caucasus, a region he described as volatile due to unresolved conflicts and emerging geopolitical tensions. “This situation is particularly concerning, largely driven by Western efforts to establish a stronger presence in the South Caucasus,” he added.

Concluding his assessment, Serdyukov noted that the overall security situation across the CSTO’s area of responsibility remains tense and unpredictable. “As international relations continue to deteriorate, the risk of conflict is likely to grow,” he warned.

Regional countries have repeatedly expressed concern over militant threats originating from Afghanistan. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, however, has dismissed such claims, asserting that it will not allow Afghan territory to be used against any other nation.