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Ghani Says Prospect of Afghan Peace Is ‘Correlated’ to Economic Development
President Ashraf Ghani says without eradication of poverty, it would not be possible to implement peace plans, insisting that the prospect of peace is correlated to economic development in Afghanistan.
Speaking at a gathering in Balkh province, Ghani assured that peace will come to Afghanistan, but he stressed that employment would be a “fundamental” issue in the country which could set the prospect of Afghan peace.
“Consultative Loya Jirga will be held in the country, a key point is that the future of peace is related to economic development,” he said. “Peace will come for sure, but employment is one of the major issues which could determine whether peace will be sustainable or not.”
The president, meanwhile, said that the integration of tens of thousands of Taliban fighters into the society would be a major post-peace issue in the country.
He said regardless of what will happen in the U.S.-Taliban ongoing peace talks, “the implementation of peace plans is impossible without eradication of poverty and reintegration of tens of thousands of fighters into the society – who are used to holding weapons and bullets.”
The Afghan president made the remarks in the wake of the United States’ talks with the Taliban. The latest round of negotiations that wrapped up earlier in March saw some progress, but no agreement on the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan.
Kabul has not been included in each round of the negotiations so far. Afghan National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib who visited Washington D.C. last week said it was humiliating that the Afghan government was excluded from the negotiations.
He also questioned U.S. chief negotiator Zalmay Khalilzad’s approach towards the Afghan peace process which led the U.S. to reportedly end contacts with him.
Recently, Khalilzad who met with Afghanistan’s Ambassador to U.S. Roya Rahmani said in a tweet said that peace is not an easy and straight path.
“To stay on track it’s of utmost importance we continue to walk it together,” he said.
In a separate tweet on the occasion of Nawruz festival, the U.S. envoy also said that he hopes the new year brings peace, reconciliation, and prosperity to Afghanistan.
“America’s highest priority in Afghanistan is to help find an end to 40 years of war,” he said.
Sirajuddin Haqqani, Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior Affairs, met on Tuesday with Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special representative to Kabul.
According to the Ministry of Interior, the two sides discussed enhancing cooperation between Afghanistan and Russia, along with security, economic, and political issues.
They also exchanged views on positive engagement and regional stability.
The Pakistani military regime has carried out rocket attacks in Khas Kunar district of Kunar province, with rockets hitting civilian homes.
Security officials in Kunar said on Tuesday evening the attacks have continued intermittently since early morning, but so far no information has been provided by authorities regarding casualties.
The Pakistani military regime has also carried out rocket attacks on some areas of Sarkano district in Kunar. Early reports indicate there have been no casualties in these strikes.
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met on Tuesday with Russia’s special envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov in Kabul, where the two sides discussed expanding political ties and deepening economic cooperation between the two countries.
According to a statement from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both officials emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral engagement and broadening cooperation across multiple sectors.
Muttaqi welcomed what he described as the positive development of relations between Afghanistan and Russia, and called for increased economic collaboration, the reactivation of the Joint Economic Commission, and the creation of a regular mechanism for political consultations.
The discussions also covered regional developments, with both sides stressing the importance of peace, stability and security. They exchanged views on enhancing relations with neighboring countries and highlighted the need for joint efforts to support constructive regional engagement.
Kabulov praised the current trajectory of ties between Kabul and Moscow and said Russia is prepared to expand practical cooperation with Afghanistan, particularly in the fields of trade, energy and transit.
He added that Moscow is interested in strengthening bilateral relations through joint economic projects, investment initiatives and infrastructure cooperation, while also promoting regional connectivity and long-term stability.
The meeting comes amid growing diplomatic engagement between the two countries as both sides seek to expand economic opportunities and strengthen regional partnerships.
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