Afghanistan-Tashkent Conference/Terrorism

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FILE: Kabul, Afghanistan – April 15, 2022 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
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2. SOUNDBITE (English) Suhail Shaheen, head, Taliban Political Office:
“His Excellency Amir Khan Mutaqai delivered a written speech to the participants in which he, once again, reiterated the commitment of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to not allow any individual or group to use the soil of Afghanistan against the neighboring countries or other countries. He said there was complete security in the country and the ground is paved and suitable for foreign investment. He said engagement is the effective and best way for solution of issues.”

FILE: Kabul, Afghanistan – April 15, 2022 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
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FILE: Kabul, Afghanistan – March 2022 (CGTN – No access Chinese mainland)
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Afghanistan’s Taliban reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against terrorism at home at the recently held Tashkent conference.

Uzbekistan on Tuesday hosted the international conference to garner support for Afghanistan’s economic and social revival. The meeting was attended by dozens of delegations of governments and international organizations from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and other regions.

Speaking to the China Global Television Network (CGTN), Suhail Shaheen, head of the Taliban Political Office, said Amir Khan Mutaqai, Acting Foreign Minister of the Afghan interim government and head of the Afghan delegation, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to fight terrorism during the meeting.

“His Excellency Amir Khan Mutaqai delivered a written speech to the participants in which he, once again, reiterated the commitment of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to not allow any individual or group to use the soil of Afghanistan against the neighboring countries or other countries. He said there was complete security in the country and the ground is paved and suitable for foreign investment. He said engagement is the effective and best way for solution of issues,” said Shaheen.

In a message to the conference themed “Afghanistan: security and economic development,” Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called on the Afghan government “to demonstrate strong will” to take decisive measures to counter terrorism, and break ties with all international terrorist organizations.

Mirziyoyev said this will help strengthen confidence in the interim government, open up real prospects for the sustainable development of Afghanistan in an atmosphere of friendship, good neighborliness and mutually beneficial cooperation with its immediate environment and the international community.

Amir Khan Muttaqi also said that the majority of the delegations were in a supportive mood, which showed a positive development in relations with his country.

He said the participants understood the message related to the real situation in Afghanistan, which will hopefully lay the ground for political and economic engagement.