The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan in the Taliban government called on Tajikistan to cooperate with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Photo: Internet Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, in his speech at the Command Center of the Afghan Army in the city of Herat, broadcast on Afghan national television, stated: “Afghanistan is home to […]
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan in the Taliban government called on Tajikistan to cooperate with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
Photo: InternetSher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, in his speech at the Command Center of the Afghan Army in the city of Herat, broadcast on Afghan national television, stated:
“Afghanistan is home to all Afghans, and all Afghans have the right to live without ethnic, linguistic, or religious discrimination.”
“We have much in common with Tajikistan, and we want to establish good relations with all countries of the world, especially with neighboring countries of Afghanistan, as well as with the USA,” the deputy minister said.
Tajikistan is the only country in Central Asia and among Afghanistan’s neighbors that has officially stated it does not recognize the Taliban’s Islamic Emirate until an inclusive government is formed.
On the other hand, since the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has consistently expressed concern at international and regional levels about potential threats emanating from Afghanistan, and under the pretext of combating terrorism and strengthening state borders, has called on the international community and countries of the world to provide financial and military assistance to Tajikistan.