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Qomi: Destabilization of Afghanistan is America’s priority
Hassan Kazemi Qomi, ambassador and special representative of the Iranian president in Afghanistan, said on Tuesday in an interview with the Iranian media, IRNA, that the Americans, despite their disgraceful defeat, continue to commit insecurity in Afghanistan and support terrorism, especially Daesh.
IRNA quoted Qomi as saying the instability and insecurity of Afghanistan is still America's priority and they follow this policy for various reasons.
Iran's ambassador in Kabul said: "Despite their disgraceful defeat in Afghanistan, the Americans have not abandoned the region and Afghanistan. America's goals still exist, but they have changed their operational strategies. At that time, they thought that they could achieve their goals with militarization and military campaigns … but after failing in this way, they turned to other ways."
Qomi added: "We have reached an agreement to interact with Kabul to help improve the conditions of Afghanistan."
He also said: "Fortunately, we have reached a positive approach in consultations with important players in the region, including Pakistan, we emphasized regional cooperation in interaction with Kabul, and it was agreed that this approach should be prioritized, and that's why the basis of the Regional Contact Group was formed, which was agreed in the framework of the Kazan meeting and the members of the Moscow format.
“It was decided to pursue regional cooperation with the rulers of Afghanistan."
Qomi added that the representatives of the regional contact group should define and follow a cooperation package with Afghanistan in the economic, security and political fields.
Qomi considered the spread of terrorism in the region, including the phenomenon of Daesh, as a result of America's proxy war and American-Zionist plans, and emphasized that neighboring countries should be vigilant in order to form comprehensive cooperation, including security, with Afghanistan.
He has stated that: "Terrorism knows no borders, therefore countering terrorism must be done collectively."
He added: "Supporting the people of Afghanistan is still the political criterion of the Islamic Republic of Iran." This support is established in all dimensions of bilateral cooperation and Iran's deep understanding of the conditions of the Afghan people, and we encourage the region to converge, and the United Nations is also expected to support this process, he said.
He stated that Iran supports the constructive role of the United Nations. “Considering that the neighbors are most affected by the developments in Afghanistan, the United Nations should support regional initiatives and cooperation, and if this support is provided, it can help improve the mission of the United Nations Security Council to establish global peace and security,” he said.
The US has not yet responded to these claims.
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Chinese, Turkmen officials meet to discuss Afghanistan
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Serdar Muhammetdurdiyev on Thursday met with Chinese special envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan announced.
During the meeting, the sides discussed priority vectors of strategic interstate cooperation built on a long-term, mutually beneficial basis, as well as exchanged views on the implementation of previously reached agreements.
It was noted that personal contacts between the leaders of the two countries play a key role in intensifying the interstate dialogue, which give a strong impulse to further development and expansion of Turkmen-Chinese ties.
It was emphasized that Turkmenistan considers multilateral international platforms for maintaining stability in Afghanistan as an important factor in promoting sustainable improvement of socio-economic state of the neighboring country. The sides exchanged views on the preparations to the 5th meeting of Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan's Neighboring States to be held in Turkmenistan.
The interlocutors reaffirmed that Turkmenistan and China will continue to provide all-round support for the economic restoration of Afghanistan.
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U.S. House approves bill on evacuation of Afghan allies
The U.S. House Of Representatives has passed a legislation on evacuation of Afghans who assisted Americans during the 20-year war in Afghanistan.
“The passage of the CARE Authorization Act of 2024 further underscores the commitment made by the U.S. government to safeguard those who served shoulder-to-shoulder with our personnel during the twenty-year mission in Afghanistan,” Congresswoman Dina Titus said in a statement.
“The State Department has made it clear: There is no deadline for the crucial job of protecting Afghan allies. By authorizing the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts at the State Department, we can more effectively relocate and resettle those who have qualified to immigrate to the U.S. as a result of their service to this country.”
In 2022 the State Department established a specialized office called the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) to streamline and coordinate the ongoing relocation and resettlement process for eligible Afghans from Afghanistan and Pakistan to the United States.
The CARE Authorization Act of 2024 will formally authorize the CARE office at the State Department for three years and grant important authorities to advance its mission. These include an extension of authorities to enter into personal services contracts as well as measures to streamline the transfer of funds to and from other agencies involved in the Afghan relocation mission.
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Mujahid says IEA stands with media outlets
The Islamic Emirate’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says the acting government is committed to supporting media outlets and they can operate within the framework of Islamic Sharia and national interests.
Marking World Television Day on Thursday, November 21, Mujahid said: “The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan supports the media in general. Media can operate within the framework of Islamic Sharia and national interests.”
“As far as we are able, we cooperate with the media and the Afghan media currently have publications and they are broadcasting their publications well,” he added.
The United Nations General Assembly named November 21 as World Television Day in 1996.
“Since IEA’s takeover, of 184 national and local televisions, 57 television stations were shut down due to economic problems,” said Hojatullah Mujadadi, the head of Afghanistan Free Journalists' Association (AFJU).
Currently, about 370 visual, audio and print media are active in the country.
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