Iran Declares No Support For Military Actions Against Afghanistan's Territorial Integrity
The Iranian Embassy in Kabul has declared that Tehran will not back any military action against Afghanistan's territorial integrity.
The Iranian Embassy in Kabul has declared that Tehran will not back any military action against Afghanistan's territorial integrity.
This policy was conveyed by Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran's Special Representative for Afghanistan, during his meeting with Abdul Kabir, the Taliban's Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs.
In a statement released on social media on Tuesday, the embassy highlighted that Iran's foreign policy is grounded in principles like independence, territorial integrity, legitimate sovereignty, and non-discriminatory participation. These are part of a broader commitment to stability, prosperity, and good neighborliness.
The Taliban reported that the meeting occurred on Sunday. They quoted Qomi, stating that Iran's foreign policy towards Afghanistan focuses on cooperation with the Taliban government, evidenced by several signed agreements.
Further, the Taliban's statement cited Qomi's assurance that Iran does not support any Taliban opponents and is dedicated to integrating Afghanistan into the regional framework. He also asserted that attempts to sow discord between Iran and Afghanistan would not be successful.
Abdul Kabir emphasized the importance of developing and strengthening Iran-Afghanistan relations. While Iran, like other countries, has not officially recognized the Taliban government, it maintains close ties with the group and has even handed over the Afghan embassy in Tehran to them.
