Language

Don't you have an account with Pajhwok Afghan News?

Click here to subscribe.

We recognize Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, not Emirat : Khalilzad

We recognize Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, not Emirat : Khalilzad

author avatar
3 Sep 2019 - 10:57
We recognize Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, not Emirat : Khalilzad
author avatar
3 Sep 2019 - 10:57

KABUL had reached an agreement in principle and the insurgent group after the deal would fight only against rebels who threaten America and its allies’ security.

Khalilzad made these statements during an interview with Tolo News channel. He said around 5,000 US troops would be withdrawn from five bases in Afghanistan in first step as well as violence would be declined in Parwan and Kabul provinces based on the agreement.

He said the US president, Donald Trump would decide about the place and level of the agreement.

“We have reached an agreement in principal but it is not final until US president agrees on it,” Khalilzad said.

“Conditions would go according to the agreement, we will withdraw from five current bases in 135 days,” he said.

He stressed on intra-Afghan talks but said the Taliban Emirate’s return with force was not acceptable.

“If someone’s ideas are tried to be endorsed by force on others, the result will be war,” he said.

 The agreement was also shared with the Afghan officials but was not handed over to them as it was yet to be checked by the US president, Donald Trump who would probably make changes in it, he said.

Intra-Afghan talks would start soon after the US and Taliban agreement, he said, adding Norway had enough experience in peacemaking and the intra-Afghan talks would probably in Norway.

Khalilzad said Daesh and Al-Qaeda were enemies of the US and the Taliban and Afghan forces would fight against them so they would not threaten the US and its allies’ security, he said.

In response to a question, he said the US would not engage in fighting against Daesh and Al-Qaeda but the Taliban would be fighting them.

About the Emirates of the Taliban, he said that the word Emirate was mentioned in the agreement but the US recognized them as Taliban.

“We recognize Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,” he said.

About Afghan presidential election, he said that peace was priority of the US and the country had no stance about the election.

mds

Views: 7

Related Topics

GET IN TOUCH

SUGGEST A STORY

Pajhwok is interested in your story suggestions. Please tell us your thoughts by clicking here.

PAJHWOK MOBILE APP

Download our mobile application to get the latest updates on your mobile phone. Read more