Category: Afghanistan

Muttaqi says talks in Doha with US envoys were positive

The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi says his talks this week with US special envoys were very positive and both sides agreed to the continuation of interaction in the political, economic and security fields. In a conversation with Al Jazeera, Muttaqi said respect for Afghanistan’s national sovereignty was emphasized, and the Islamic Emirate asked the US to […]

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IEA rejects claims that Afghans involved in terror attacks in Pakistan

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said Thursday afternoon that Pakistani officials are making baseless accusations against Afghanistan regarding the country’s security situation. He said: “The Islamic Emirate does not allow anyone to use the territory of Afghanistan against any other country.” This comes after Pakistan’s minister of state for foreign affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, was reported […]

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Muttaqi meets with ambassadors and special envoys in Doha

The foreign ministry of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan said on Wednesday that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, along with his delegation met with ambassadors and special representatives of several countries based in Qatar. According to the ministry a meeting was attended by representatives of the United States, UK, Spain, South Korea, Holland, Italy, Australia and […]

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Kazakh-Afghan Business Forum opens in Astana

Kazakh-Afghan Business Forum opened in the Kazakh capital Astana on Wednesday bringing together trade officials and members of the private sector. The Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce said that the forum is being attended by representatives of the banking sector, transport, communications, manufacturers of carpets, beverages, medicines and precious stones. The forum also includes representatives from agriculture, fuel, logistics, […]

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Afghanistan After The Takeover Of The Taliban (Part II) – OpEd

The takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban has had far-reaching consequences, particularly for the millions of Afghans who have been forced to flee their homeland. This column aims to shed light on the dire situation Afghan refugees face, highlighting the forced deportations, torture, and lack of access to basic necessities they endure. Additionally, the brain drain caused by the exodus […]

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Taliban Rule And The Rise Of TTP: Implications For Regional Security – OpEd

The recent events in Afghanistan have sent shockwaves across the world, particularly in neighboring Pakistan, where the swift Taliban takeover has emboldened extremist groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) recent report sheds light on the concerning impact of the Taliban’s ascendance on Pakistan’s security landscape, with the TTP exploiting the power vacuum in Afghanistan […]

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The UN Security Council Report: Taliban Takeover In Afghanistan Emboldens TTP – OpEd

The recent Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has raised significant concerns among the international community regarding regional security and stability. A recent report by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) highlights the impact of the Taliban’s ascendance on Pakistan’s security landscape. According to the report, the Taliban’s takeover has “emboldened” the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), leading to an increase in cross-border attacks […]

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(Re)Claiming Its Influence: Russia’s Role In Afghanistan – Analysis

The fall of Kabul in August 2021 prompted discussions about the end of Western influence in the country and an opportunity for China and Russia to dig their heels in the ‘graveyard of empires’. In the immediate aftermath, in contrast with Afghanistan’s other neighbours, Russia didn’t close its embassy in Kabul, with many Russian officials retaining a positive perception about […]

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Deputy minister of migration tells Turkish envoy deportation is not the solution

Afghanistan’s deputy minister of migration has met with Turkey’s ambassador to Kabul and said deporting Afghan migrants is not a permanent solution, and that Ankara should instead take in workers on an official quota basis. Mohammad Arsla Kharouti told the Turkish envoy Cihad Erginay that as migrants are deported, another group enters Turkey illegally. Kharouti said that Erginay promised to […]

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Muttaqi to hold talks with US officials in Doha

A delegation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) led by Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will travel to Doha on Saturday for talks with US officials. The delegation is expected to meet US Special Representative Thomas West and special envoy for Afghan Women, Girls and Human Rights, Rina Amiri on Sunday. IEA’s Foreign Ministry said that the delegation […]

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