He said this while taking part in a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. “The international community wants the Afghan interim government to live up to its obligations.
And commitments in areas like women’s education, inclusive government, and tackling potential threats from terrorism. Therefore emanating from terrorist groups of Daesh, TTP, and Al Qaeda,” he said.
The foreign minister warned that, as had recently been shown from situations in Pakistan. If this matter was not treated seriously, terrorist organisations may launch terrorist acts from Afghanistan.
Bilawal emphasised the need for the international community to persuade the Afghan interim administration. Moreover to confront the menace of terrorism and show its will.
He cautioned that “terrorism not only poses a threat to Afghanistan’s close neighbours, but also to the West.”
He added that Pakistan has sheltered the most Afghan refugees on its territory and would continue to do so. That the international community could not “wash its hands and turn away” from Afghanistan.
He said that in addition to continuing its humanitarian aid, the international community should also unfreeze Afghan assets. To open up banking lines, and engage with the Taliban, society, and women.
The international world must play its part in promoting peace in Afghanistan, the foreign minister reaffirmed, if the area is to remain stable. He noted that the Afghan interim administration has pledged to rid the country of terrorists.
For peace and stability, “the continuation of economic activities and progress in the war-weary Afghanistan is a must,” according to Bilawal. This would also make it easier for the country’s interim leaders to manage affairs.
