Irani: Iran is still committed to cooperating with its neighbors to promote peace in Afghanistan
| Amir Saeed Irwani, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, announced that Iran is steadfast in its commitment to close cooperation with neighboring countries to promote peace and security in Afghanistan. |
according to the report of the international group Tasnim News Agency, Irvani today Wednesday at the meeting of the UN Security Council regarding the “situation in Afghanistan” with The statement of challenges and threats expressed Iran’s policy.
The text of the speech of the representative of Iran in New York is as follows:
“Despite the efforts The United Nations and the measures taken by the de facto authorities, the situation in Afghanistan remains challenging.
According to the estimate of the recent report of the Secretary General of the United Nations (S/2024/196), more than half of the population of Afghanistan, about 23.7 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2024. Economic fragility, which affects 65% of households in 2023, continues to cause severe food insecurity in this country. Challenges such as terrorism, drug trafficking, and deficiencies in border control continue, and the stability of Afghanistan and its neighbors threatens it.
The threat of terrorist groups has worried the neighbors. Unfortunately, the de facto authorities have not yet fulfilled their commitments to fight terrorism.
As one of the main neighbors of Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to face challenges in the field of illegal immigration. . The migration of millions of Afghans to Iran has added a burden on our shoulders under the sanctions. Unfortunately, the international community and individual countries have shown little sensitivity to this issue. Iran is directly involved with the consequences of the situation in Afghanistan
Furthermore, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been denied access to even the most basic border surveillance equipment under the pretext of sanctions. . This emphasizes the different priorities and concerns of the neighboring countries and the international community regarding Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, the de facto authorities have not been able to effectively promote the discussion of ethnic and political inclusion. to take Instead, they have imposed stricter restrictions on women and girls and limited their educational opportunities. Moreover, as confirmed by the UN report, attacks on minorities, such as Hazara Shiites, continue.
As stated in the recent conference of Special Envoys on Afghanistan in Doha (February 18-19, 2024), maintaining continuous international engagement with de facto authorities to address challenges and It is essential to improve the conditions in Afghanistan. In this regard, Iran appreciates the efforts of the Secretary General and his initiative to strengthen this interaction with a more coherent, coordinated and organized approach.
We emphasize the legitimacy of neighboring countries in all initiatives aimed at interacting with de facto authorities.
These concerns include creating an inclusive government, protecting the rights of all ethnic groups, and fighting terrorist groups. , preventing illegal immigration, and dealing with drug production and trafficking. These concerns are partly reflected in the independent assessment (S/2023/856), which emphasizes positive elements and recommends consistent engagement with de facto authorities.
The presence of an inclusive government in Afghanistan can help solve many problems, such as stopping conflicts and reducing the number of Afghan refugees going to neighboring countries. An inclusive government can also create a foundation for stability and security in Afghanistan and help protect human rights, especially women’s rights. The Islamic Republic of Iran considers the inclusive government to improve the lives of the Afghan people and return refugees, which unfortunately has worsened in the last two years and created serious challenges for us.
On the other hand, the de facto authorities want to consolidate sovereignty, cancel sanctions and be recognized by the international community.
To achieve these goals, we believe that a comprehensive road map is necessary to explain step by step and provide concrete measures for the steps taken by the de facto authorities.
The United Nations Deputy Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) plays an essential role in pursuing peace and stability in this country. The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates its full support to UNAMA and the Special Representative of the Secretary General in carrying out his mission. Considering the current situation, UNAMA needs a strong agenda to help the people of Afghanistan and maintain peace and security in this country.
Finally, humanitarian aid should be impartial and It remains unconditional to ensure that the people of Afghanistan get the support they need. Any politicized approach to humanitarian aid will only cause harm to the people of Afghanistan; People who have relied on such aid for their survival.
Equally important, sanctions should not have an impact on efforts to revive Afghanistan’s economy. The Secretary General of the United Nations has repeatedly called for measures to give breathing space to the Afghan economy. As such, frozen assets should be returned in full in the absence of any policy action or terms and conditions.”
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