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Sapidar submits new proposal of participatory gov’t to Arg
Sapidar has shared its new plan to create a new, inclusive government with Arg.
A source close to Abdullah confirmed that Abdullah had agreed to lead the High Reconciliation Council, some ministries and a number of provinces; however, some of Abdullah’s allies did not agree with the plan.
On the other hand, figures close to Mohammad Ashraf Ghani have announced that the two sides are approaching a political agreement and said that the tensions would end soon.
In the meantime, one of Abdullah’s allies said that many members of Abdullah’s electoral team agree with Abdullah’s new plan to lead the High Reconciliation Council and have a 40 to 50 percent share in power.
Sayed Ishaq Gilani, an ally of Abdullah, said: “They have finally accepted and they have gone through everything. We thank them. They are working on a plan that will be shared with Arg soon.”
But sources say that Salahuddin Rabbani and Ahmad Zia Massoud strongly oppose Abdullah’s plan which is why some of the members of Abdullah’s team have met with Rabbani recently to convince him.
“First of all, they wanted the prime minister’s position and 50 percent of the power, and now they want a reconciliation council and the appointment of some ministers and governors. I think they are in a state of agreement,” said Abbas Ibrahimzada, a member of the parliament.
This comes as in a conversation with former president Hamid Karzai, the US ambassador stressed the need for Afghan political leaders to unite.
“Their emphasis was that the two sides should unite,” said Shahzadah Massoud, a close associate of the former president.
Sapidar and Arg did not comment on the matter, but sources in Sapidar Palace underlined that in the latest case, Hamdullah Moheb and Masoom Stanekzai, on behalf of the Arg, have met Abdullah to find out Abdullah’s will – he has shared his new plan with them.
Abdullah’s 40 – 50 percent share of power, his leadership of the peace process, and General Dostum’s position as deputy chief of staff are said to be included in the new Sapidar plan – looking forward to hearing from Arg.
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US special representative for Afghanistan, has questioned Pakistan’s commitment to the welfare of the Afghan people, citing Islamabad’s policies over the past three decades.
Khalilzad said in a post on X that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif advocated for the rights of Afghan women during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Friday.
Sharif said: “Fundamental rights of the Afghan people — especially women and girls — must be respected.”
Responding to the remarks, Khalilzad said Pakistan’s policies over the past 30 years raise questions about Sharif’s commitment to Afghan welfare.
He cited Pakistan’s support for militant groups against US forces and what he described as the poor treatment of Afghan refugees as examples.
Khalilzad also said Afghanistan and Pakistan need and should have much better relations, adding that “a reset is necessary.”
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Rabab Fatima, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X that Misri underscored the need to keep addressing the humanitarian needs of the Afghan people as a priority.
Misri also appreciated the role of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and reaffirmed India’s continued cooperation with the United Nations on Afghanistan.
The meeting comes as Afghanistan continues to face humanitarian and economic challenges, with international agencies warning of significant needs among the Afghan population.
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi has called for pragmatic and coordinated international engagement with Afghanistan, saying the country’s long-term stability is closely linked to the security and sustainable development of Central Asia.
Speaking during the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday, Tileuberdi said humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan remains essential but alone cannot break the cycle of poverty, displacement and dependency.
He said Kazakhstan supports a “pragmatic, coordinated and step-by-step” approach to international engagement with Afghanistan, with the United Nations playing a central role.
Tileuberdi also said Kazakhstan is working with the UN to operationalize the United Nations Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.
He said the success of the centre should be measured by the results and assistance it delivers to the region.
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