WASHINGTON: Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Asad Majeed Khan has said that no country has yet recognized the Taliban government and that Pakistan should also recognize the human rights commitments made to the international community before recognizing them. Assessing the potential of Afghanistan's new government.
In an interview with The Washington Diplomat, the Pakistani ambassador said that whether the Taliban now kept their promises or not was their own decision.
Referring to the situation in Afghanistan, the Pakistani Ambassador said that it was time to learn from the past. We have consistently maintained that there is no military solution to the Afghan conflict but political dialogue is needed in this regard.
He said that we also made it clear that the responsible withdrawal of US forces would lead to progress in the peace process and that is why Pakistan supported the inter-Afghan talks and significant progress was made in this regard.
"The security situation in Afghanistan is under control, the Taliban have declared an amnesty and have not been involved in any retaliation, and despite the concerns, no more Afghan refugees have come to Pakistan," he said.
"The international community has to decide whether to stay in touch with the Taliban, but that doesn't necessarily mean recognizing them. We have not recognized the Taliban government and no other country has yet recognized the Taliban," he said. We are not formally recognizing the Taliban, but we are assessing the international community's ability to address the Taliban's concerns and to deliver on their promises.
"We expect the Taliban to respect the rights of every individual and we want the Afghan territory not to be used against any other country, including Pakistan. We want human rights and women's rights in Afghanistan," she said. Protect and most importantly avoid the humanitarian crisis.
Asked about the worst terrorist attacks on the United States two decades ago, he said, "Our heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved families. Pakistan also suffered a great loss in the war on terror, which claimed more than 80,000 lives." The economy lost more than 150 150 billion.
"We ourselves have been victims of terrorism, so we can understand the plight of the victims. We are aware of the plight of the American people. To make sure our people don't have to see such a day again, we must work together," he said. Are committed to working with
Asked about Pak-US relations, the Ambassador said that Pakistan's relations with the United States have always been very important, we have been with Afghanistan in mind since 9/11 and Pakistan is a close ally to eradicate Al Qaeda.
"We share a common position on our interests and expectations in Afghanistan, and we want to preserve the benefits that Afghanistan has reaped over the past few decades," he said.
Replying to a question on Pak-India relations and Kashmir issue, he said that unfortunately there is an extremist government in India which has rejected all our peace efforts.
He said that our Prime Minister Imran Khan had extended a hand of open friendship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi before taking oath of office but it was unfortunate that he took the path of military adventure which resulted in difficulties. And atrocities increased.
Asad Majeed Khan said that Pakistan wants to resolve all its disputes through contacts and dialogue and the two countries have no option but peace.
Asked about Pak-China relations, he said that we have close relations with China as well as good relations with the United States. Is the third largest country in terms of remittances.
To another question, he said: "The murder of Wall Street journalist Daniel Pearl was a serious crime. I offer my personal condolences to his bereaved family. Many mothers have lost their sons in the war on terror. The loss of life is regrettable and it will be ensured that it does not happen again.
