Inter-Afghan dialogue, positive response from all countries including Pakistan and India


The start of inter-Afghan talks in Doha, the capital of Qatar, after decades of war in Afghanistan has been met with a positive response from around the world and has been welcomed by all countries in the region, including international powers. ۔


After the US invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 and even before that, Afghanistan's border neighbors Iran and Pakistan, as well as India, China and the Gulf states, who were directly or indirectly involved in the war in Afghanistan, all started in Doha. In his messages on the upcoming inter-Afghan talks, he expressed his desire for a lasting and lasting peace in Afghanistan.

Addressing the conference through a video link, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi described it as a historic event. "This is a significant step forward in the Afghan nation's peace efforts," he said.


According to the American news agency AP, the Pakistani foreign minister in his speech also presented a four point point for peace.


He said that Pakistan urges the international community to:


He should continue to support the Afghan-led and sovereign peace process.

Make sure that the people of Afghanistan do not have to face the violence of the past again and that the land of Afghanistan cannot use elements that could harm others outside its borders.

Establish close and lasting economic ties with Afghanistan for its reconstruction and development

Plan for the repatriation of Afghan refugees within a specified period of time, for which adequate financial resources should be made available so that they can return to their homes in a dignified and dignified manner.

He assured full support from Pakistan and said that Pakistan would continue to support the people of Afghanistan in their journey towards peace, development and security.


He also warned of disruptions to the peace process, saying it would pose a "tough challenge".


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India's reaction

According to Indian broadcaster NDTV, Indian Foreign Minister SJ Shankar also addressed a meeting in Doha via teleconference on Saturday and said that Afghanistan's sovereignty and respect for its geographical borders should be respected in the peace process. Should be done


"Human rights and democracy must be upheld in this peace process, the rights of women, minorities and the weaker sections must be protected and the ongoing violence across the country must be effectively ended," he said.


Summarizing his address in his Twitter messages, he said that India's position has always been that the peace efforts in Afghanistan should be led by the people of Afghanistan, they have the authority and that is what they have. Play.


"History bears witness to the friendly relationship between the people of India and Afghanistan," he said. He said that Afghanistan was not deprived of any corner from the more than 400 development projects launched by India in Afghanistan.


Iran's reaction

The presence of foreign forces is the biggest reason for the war to continue.

According to the BBC Pashto Service, the Iranian Foreign Ministry in a statement welcomed the Qatar meeting.


Iran supports ongoing talks between political parties and the Taliban in Afghanistan, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.


The Iranian government hopes that the talks will achieve the goals set by the Afghan people without foreign interference and will play a role in the security of the region as well as Afghanistan.


The statement said that a military solution to the Afghan war was impossible and that the war should be ended through dialogue.


The statement added that the presence of foreign troops was the biggest reason for the war to continue and that foreign troops should leave Afghanistan responsibly.


The statement said that the Iranian government stands by the Afghan people and supports the Afghan peace process in all circumstances and strongly condemns the use of the name "Afghan peace" by the United States during the election campaign.


Statement by the Foreign Minister of Qatar

Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Tahani, whose country is hosting the conference, called on the warring factions to face the challenges of the time and forget their differences. Make the final decision to reach an agreement that is not based on the winner and the loser.


President Karzai's response

"I hope the Qatar talks will be the beginning of lasting peace."

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said in response to the talks in Qatar that the formal talks between the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban Islamic Movement were a source of good news and hope.


"This is a real opportunity for lasting peace and stability and for ending the suffering of the Afghan people," Mr Karzai, who did not attend the meeting, wrote on Facebook.


President Karzai said that the people of Afghanistan expect the parties negotiating in Doha to fulfill their Islamic and national responsibilities for lasting peace, security and stability in the country, strengthening national unity and the interests of the Muslim nation of Afghanistan. Will realize An agreement has been reached.


"At this critical juncture in history, peace and security in our beloved country is a priority for all countries," he said. A peace that will end long-term foreign intervention.

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