KABUL: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi stated that Afghan territory should never be used against any other country, and any violations will be dealt with accordingly.
Speaking at an event in Kabul, Muttaqi endorsed a five-point resolution unanimously passed by hundreds of scholars from all 34 Afghan provinces the day before.
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The resolution emphasized: support for the current system, defence of Afghanistan’s territorial integrity, preventing Afghan soil from being used against other nations, opposition to Afghan participation in military activities abroad and promotion of unity among Muslims.
Muttaqi stressed that, based on the scholars’ fatwa, the Afghan leadership does not permit anyone to conduct military operations in other countries. He added that anyone violating this directive may face action by the Islamic Emirate.
Although no country was explicitly named, it is widely believed that the reference was to neighboring Pakistan.
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have risen since cross-border clashes in October, with Pakistan accusing militants of the banned TTP carrying out attacks from Afghan territory.
While previous talks mediated by Doha and Istanbul led to temporary peace agreements, tensions persist, and border closures have halted bilateral trade.
Muttaqi highlighted that these developments reflect a more united Afghanistan, emphasizing that safeguarding the current system is a collective responsibility of all citizens, not just security forces. He also urged Islamic nations to maintain good relations and promote unity and mutual acceptance among Muslims.
During its weekly briefing, the Pakistan Foreign Office responded to the recent resolution issued by Afghan scholars, stating that while Pakistan will review the statement carefully, it expects written guarantees from the Afghan leadership.
The statement reflects Islamabad’s cautious approach amid ongoing tensions on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, particularly regarding concerns over militant activities originating from Afghan territory.
