IEA welcomes multi-lateral meetings on Afghanistan crisis

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), on Wednesday welcomed the move by foreign countries to host meetings on Afghanistan stating such dialogue can lead to a better understanding of the situation in the country.

Addressing a press conference in Kabul, Mujahid said the IEA was optimistic about the outcome of Wednesday’s eight-nation NSA meeting in Delhi.

The NSA meeting, hosted by Delhi, was attended by National Security Advisors from eight regional countries – Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

However, China and Pakistan both excused themselves.

The meeting was called to discuss the current humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the threat of terrorism, among other issues.

However, asked to confirm reports that former Afghan military personnel have joined forces with Daesh (ISIS-K), Mujahid said only that the IEA was keeping a close eye on Daesh in the country.

He did not confirm the reports but stated the IEA will not allow Daesh to interfere with the security in the country.

Mujahid also said however that the IEA is optimistic about relations with the US improving.