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Zakhilwal Says Endorsing ‘Interim’ Gov’t Proposal If It Leads to Peace
Omar Zakhilwal, former Afghan envoy to Pakistan and one of the participants of recent Moscow talks, says he is endorsing the proposal of an interim government in Afghanistan if it leads to lasting peace in the war-torn country.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Ariana News on Wednesday, Zakhilwal said that the government’s decision to hold a consultative Loya Jirga in Kabul next month is an attempt to undermine the outcomes of last week’s Moscow talks between the Afghan oppositions and the Taliban representatives.
He said if the consultative Loya Jirga proved to be in contrast with Moscow meeting, “it will divide us, we are hopeful it doesn’t go that far because everyone is aware of its harmful consequences”.
In parts of his speech, Zakhilwal endorsed the interim government proposal if it could ensure lasting peace in Afghanistan.
“If the peace talks lead into establishment of an interim government, why should not [support it], peace is above everything,” he said. “The interim government doesn’t mean to annihilate the system.”
It comes as President Ghani had called the idea of interim government “ridiculous” and said that those who insist on the plan should wait for hundreds of years.
The proposal of interim government apparently has been one of the agenda of Moscow talks being backed by the Afghan oppositions including Mohammad Mohaqiq who called it the best possible option in the given scenario.
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Haqqani, Russian special envoy discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation
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.
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Pakistan targets civilian homes in Kunar rocket attack
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.
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Muttaqi and Kabulov stress need for stronger Kabul–Moscow relations
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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