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ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan's immediate neighbors on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace, security, and stability in Afghanistan and the region.
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, China, Iran, and Russia noted the need to end national reconciliation in Afghanistan, resulting in a comprehensive government that takes into account the interests of all ethnic political forces in the country. Released by the Foreign Office after the meeting in Dushanbe. The foreign ministers of Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iran met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) meetings in Dushanbe to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's four neighbors face common threats and this is reflected in the joint statement, which highlighted the need to coordinate efforts to address the threats posed by security challenges on Afghan soil. Given, in particular, the spread of terrorism and drug trafficking, to ensure regional stability and to address the legitimate concerns and interests of neighboring states.
The ministers stressed that Afghanistan's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity must be respected, "Afghan-led, fundamental principles of Afghan ownership must be upheld, and peace, stability, development must be achieved by Afghans." And people must be upheld for their rights to prosperity, ”the joint statement added.
The ministers expressed concern over the inhumane and socio-economic situation in Afghanistan, as well as the dangers of the influx of refugees into the region, the statement said. He stressed the need for restoration of peaceful life and economic recovery of the country and called on the international community to continue providing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan on an emergency basis.
The Ministers decided to continue the coordination between Afghanistan, Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iran and to hold regular meetings at the Ministerial, Special Envoy, and Ambassador level.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan urged the countries of the region to face any impediment to bloc politics and to adopt a vision of peaceful coexistence. "Peaceful coexistence and not confrontation should be the main impetus for world politics," he said in a speech to the 20th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in the Tajik capital.
The meeting was attended by leaders of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Iran, observer states, foreign ministers, and heads of international and regional organizations. SCO Secretary-General Vladimir Norov and SCO Regional Counter-Terrorism Structure Executive Committee Director Jamakhon Gyasov were also present.
The Prime Minister said that addressing threats to international and regional peace and security was of paramount importance to the SCO. "If such threats and challenges are ignored, the war on terror will not be won. State terrorism is the biggest, against people living under foreign occupation in disputed areas," he said. ۔
In some cases, he said, such extremist and bigoted ideologies have risen in so-called democracies to seize state power. Imran Khan said that Pakistan believed that honest implementation of UN Security Council resolutions was a prerequisite for peaceful resolution of outstanding disputes and was essential for creating an atmosphere of co-operation.
Imran Khan said that given the recent developments, Afghanistan was the focus of attention. He said that the sudden change of the previous government surprised everyone. The Taliban occupation and the complete withdrawal of foreign forces have established a new reality in Afghanistan.
"It's a relief that all this happened without bloodshed, without civil war, and without the mass exodus of refugees," he said. "It is in the collective interest of the international community to ensure that there is no more conflict in Afghanistan and that the security situation is stable," he said.
"We must remember that the previous government relied heavily on foreign aid, and removing it would have wreaked economic havoc," Imran Khan said, urging equal urgency to address the humanitarian crisis and the economic crisis in Afghanistan. Maybe." "This is a moment to stand with the Afghan people, firmly and clearly," he added.
Imran Khan praised the UN Secretary-General and UN agencies for their prompt action in mobilizing international aid for humanitarian assistance. "Apart from assisting in the international evacuation efforts, Pakistan has provided all possible assistance in providing and facilitating humanitarian assistance," he said.
We believe that the positive engagement of the international community with Afghanistan is very important.
ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan's immediate neighbors on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace, security, and stability in Afghanistan and the region.
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, China, Iran, and Russia noted the need to end national reconciliation in Afghanistan, resulting in a comprehensive government that takes into account the interests of all ethnic political forces in the country. Released by the Foreign Office after the meeting in Dushanbe. The foreign ministers of Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iran met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) meetings in Dushanbe to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's four neighbors face common threats and this is reflected in the joint statement, which highlighted the need to coordinate efforts to address the threats posed by security challenges on Afghan soil. Given, in particular, the spread of terrorism and drug trafficking, to ensure regional stability and to address the legitimate concerns and interests of neighboring states.
The ministers stressed that Afghanistan's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity must be respected, "Afghan-led, fundamental principles of Afghan ownership must be upheld, and peace, stability, development must be achieved by Afghans." And people must be upheld for their rights to prosperity, ”the joint statement added.
The ministers expressed concern over the inhumane and socio-economic situation in Afghanistan, as well as the dangers of the influx of refugees into the region, the statement said. He stressed the need for restoration of peaceful life and economic recovery of the country and called on the international community to continue providing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan on an emergency basis.
The Ministers decided to continue the coordination between Afghanistan, Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iran and to hold regular meetings at the Ministerial, Special Envoy, and Ambassador level.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan urged the countries of the region to face any impediment to bloc politics and to adopt a vision of peaceful coexistence. "Peaceful coexistence and not confrontation should be the main impetus for world politics," he said in a speech to the 20th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in the Tajik capital.
The meeting was attended by leaders of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Iran, observer states, foreign ministers, and heads of international and regional organizations. SCO Secretary-General Vladimir Norov and SCO Regional Counter-Terrorism Structure Executive Committee Director Jamakhon Gyasov were also present.
The Prime Minister said that addressing threats to international and regional peace and security was of paramount importance to the SCO. "If such threats and challenges are ignored, the war on terror will not be won. State terrorism is the biggest, against people living under foreign occupation in disputed areas," he said. ۔
In some cases, he said, such extremist and bigoted ideologies have risen in so-called democracies to seize state power. Imran Khan said that Pakistan believed that honest implementation of UN Security Council resolutions was a prerequisite for peaceful resolution of outstanding disputes and was essential for creating an atmosphere of co-operation.
Imran Khan said that given the recent developments, Afghanistan was the focus of attention. He said that the sudden change of the previous government surprised everyone. The Taliban occupation and the complete withdrawal of foreign forces have established a new reality in Afghanistan.
"It's a relief that all this happened without bloodshed, without civil war, and without the mass exodus of refugees," he said. "It is in the collective interest of the international community to ensure that there is no more conflict in Afghanistan and that the security situation is stable," he said.
"We must remember that the previous government relied heavily on foreign aid, and removing it would have wreaked economic havoc," Imran Khan said, urging equal urgency to address the humanitarian crisis and the economic crisis in Afghanistan. Maybe." "This is a moment to stand with the Afghan people, firmly and clearly," he added.
Imran Khan praised the UN Secretary-General and UN agencies for their prompt action in mobilizing international aid for humanitarian assistance. "Apart from assisting in the international evacuation efforts, Pakistan has provided all possible assistance in providing and facilitating humanitarian assistance," he said.
We believe that the positive engagement of the international community with Afghanistan is very important.
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