Category: United States

New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s ‘Abd al-Qahār Balkhī: “Meeting in Doha With Ambassadors and Representatives of the U.S., E.U., and Other Western Countries”

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Today in Doha, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Honorable Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi and senior delegation held a joint meeting with ambassadors and representatives of US, EU and other western countries. H.E. Muttaqi talked in detail about the current Afghan situation, relations with other countries, prevailing economic difficulties, humanitarian assistance, resumption of incomplete development projects and existing sanctions, drawing the attention of all participants, adding that weakening the Afghan government is not in the interest of anyone because its negative effects will directly affect the world in security sector and economic migration from the country. Pressure tactics have not yielded results in Afghanistan, instead let us adopt constructive interaction and cooperation.

H.E. Muttaqi remarked our priority is paying salaries from previous months to half a million civil servants and resumption of new economic projects. In this regard we urge world countries to end existing sanctions and let banks operates normally so that charity groups, organizations and the government can pay salaries to their staff with their own reserves and international financial assistance.

Participants of the meeting agreed that an instable Afghanistan is not in the interest of anyone however they do have some concerns that must be addressed by you that will lead to positive effects on relations. Majority of participations asserted they have increased humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and want to deliver it by the end of the year. Moreover, all were of the opinion to continue such meetings and interactions in the future.

Abdul Qahar Balkhi Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

6/03/1443 Hijri Lunar

20/07/1400 Hijri Solar

11/11/2021 Gregorian

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New release from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: “Statement of the Foreign Ministry”

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Two-day dialogue between delegations of  the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and the United States of America went well. Political issues were discussed in detail during the meeting and full implementation of the Doha agreement was considered by the Islamic Emirate as the best way for resolving problems, and also that humanitarian assistance should not be linked with political issues.

US representatives stated that they will give humanitarian assistance to Afghans and will provide facilities for other humanitarian organisations to deliver aid.

IEA welcomed this assistance and remarked that it will cooperate with charitable groups in delivering humanitarian assistance to those deserving transparently, and will facilitate principled movement of foreign nationals.

Detailed discussions were held during the meeting about all relevant issues. And efforts should be exerted to restore diplomatic relations to a better state.

The meeting in which talks were candid was considered a good opportunity of understanding and it was agreed that such meetings will continue to be held in the future if required.

Statement of Foreign Ministry

5/03/1443 Hijri Lunar

19/07/1400 Hijri Solar

11/10/2021 Gregorian

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New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: “The Latest U.S. Position Regarding the Blacklist Is a Violation of the Doha Agreement”

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Pentagon officials have remarked that some cabinet members of the Islamic Emirate or family members of late Haqqani Sahib – may Allah be pleased with him – are on the US blacklists and still targets.

The Islamic Emirate considers this position a clear violation of the Doha Agreement which is neither in the interest of the United States nor Afghanistan.

The family of honorable Haqqani Sahib is part of Islamic Emirate and does not have a separate name or organizational setup. Similarly, in Doha Agreement all officials of the Islamic Emirate without any exception were part of interaction with the US and should have been removed from the UN and US blacklists, a demand which still remains valid.

That America and other countries are making such provocative statements and trying to meddle the internal affairs of Afghanistan, the Islamic Emirate condemns it in the strongest terms.

Such remarks by US officials are a repetition of past failed experiments and such positions detrimental for America.

We urge that these incorrect policies be immediately reversed through diplomatic interactions.

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

02/02/1443 Hijri Lunar
18/06/1400 Hijri Solar
09/09/2021 Gregorian

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New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: “Concerning the U.S Visa Offer Encouraging Afghan Exodus”

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The offer of visas and encouragement to leave their home country by the US government to Afghans who worked with the American occupation as interpreters and in other sectors is plain interference in our country which the Islamic Emirate condemns.

We had already announced that interpreters and other workers who previously allied with the US will not face any trouble following the end of the American occupation.

They may live comfortably in their homeland without any fear of threats.

We urge the United States along with other countries to desist from such interventionist policies.

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

25/12/1442 Hijri Lunar

13/05/1400  Hijri Solar               05/08/2021 Gregorian

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New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: “Regarding Reports About the Establishment of American Bases in the Region”

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Recently, various media outlets have quoted well-known addresses that the United States wants to stay in our neighbourhood after withdrawing from Afghanistan in order to carry out operations in our country.

Due to the sensitivity of the issue, the Islamic Emirate wants to clarify its position in advance and share it with all.

Foreign forces are the root cause of insecurity and war in the region and the greatest tragedy is that everyone has witnessed in the last twenty years, especially our afflicted people who have suffered and continue to suffer more than anyone else.

We urge neighboring countries not to allow and grant anyone such a concession.

God forbid, if such a step is taken once again, it will be a great historic mistake and disgrace that shall forever be inscribed as a dark stain in history.

The Muslim and Mujahid nation of Afghanistan will not remain silent before such heinous and provocative acts. Rather, it will fulfill its religious and historical responsibilities in the same way as it has performed throughout history.

As we have repeatedly assured others that our soil will not be used against the security of others, we are similarly urging others not to use their soil and airspace against our country. If such a step is taken, then the responsibility for all the misfortunes and difficulties lies upon those who commit such mistakes.

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

14/10/1442 Hijri Lunar

05/03/1400 Hijri Solar                26/05/2021 Gregorian

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