Pakistan، China، Iran And Russia The ministerial meeting of the four-party group comprising Afghanistan Expressing deep concern over the security challenges arising from Afghanistan, it has been said that the ‘terrorist groups’ active in Afghanistan are a serious threat to regional and global security.
According to the joint statement issued on Sunday, the quadrilateral meeting was held in New York on September 27 on the sidelines of the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif attended the meeting on behalf of Pakistan, while China, Russia and Iran were represented by their foreign ministers.
During the meeting, the ministers said that ISIS, Al-Qaeda, East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), Jaish-ul-Adl, Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), active in Afghanistan. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other active terrorist groups pose a serious threat to regional and global security.
The meeting also condemned all the recent terrorist attacks in the region, including the ISIS attacks on pilgrims in Karbala on 13 September 2024 and the TTP attacks in Bannu and Bisham in Pakistan on 15 July and 26 March 2024.
The Ministers of the four countries also expressed concern over the terrorism and security situation in Afghanistan and the region and emphasized the principles of common, comprehensive cooperation and sustainable security, including a more comprehensive assessment of regional security issues and This includes working together to address various security challenges in Afghanistan and the region.
The quadrilateral meeting also emphasized the need to strengthen anti-terrorism cooperation at bilateral and multilateral levels.
The statement said: ‘Afghanistan should be assisted in addressing both the symptoms and root causes of terrorism and in taking comprehensive measures to eradicate terrorism as soon as possible.’
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They Afghan Taliban It urged the rulers to fulfill their international responsibilities to fight terrorism, eliminate all terrorist groups equally and indiscriminately and prevent them from using Afghan soil against neighboring countries and other countries in the region. Take clear and verifiable steps to deliver on commitments and commitments.’
All four countries reiterated their support for Afghanistan’s national sovereignty, political independence, unity and territorial integrity.
According to the statement: ‘The group affirmed the principles of international law, particularly non-interference in the internal affairs of Afghanistan and the right of the Afghan people to independently decide the future of their country in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter. .’
The Ministers stressed that all members of the international community have a common interest in a stable and peaceful Afghanistan.
The four countries urged Afghan rulers to create conditions that would facilitate the repatriation of Afghan refugees and prevent further migration.
The Ministers urged the international community and global donors to provide necessary assistance in line with their international responsibility for timely return of Afghan refugees especially from Pakistan and Iran.
At the end of the statement, the ministers of the four countries emphasized that strengthening peace and stability in Afghanistan and combating the threats of terrorism and eradicating narcotics from Afghan soil is in the interest of all.
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2024-10-01 02:17:28
