The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has issued a strongly worded statement accusing Pakistan of obstructing progress and acting irresponsibly despite mediation efforts by Turkey and Qatar. BBC reported.
In its official clarification released by Zabihullah Mujahid on November 8, the Taliban government expressed gratitude to "the Republic of Turkey and the State of Qatar the two brotherly countries for hosting and mediating the talks." It stated that the Afghan representatives had attended the discussions "in good faith and with appropriate authority" on November 6 and 7, expecting Pakistan to finally approach the issue "seriously and constructively".
However, the statement revealed that Pakistan once again demonstrated its "irresponsible and non-cooperative attitude", seeking to "refer all responsibilities regarding its security to the Afghan government", while showing "no willingness to assume responsibility for either Afghanistan's security or its own". The Afghan delegation, acting on leadership instructions, had entered the talks with hopes of finding "a fundamental solution", but Pakistan's behaviour left the discussions fruitless.
Condemning Islamabad's posture, the Taliban reiterated its "principled position" that Afghanistan will not allow anyone to use its soil against another country, nor permit any foreign nation to act against its sovereignty and independence. The statement underscored that the defence of Afghanistan's people and territory remains "the Islamic and national duty" of the Emirate, vowing to "firmly defend against any aggression with the help of Allah and the support of its people."
