US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken called on the global community to a single approach in mitigating the potential humanitarian crisis and attracting the responsibility of the Taliban (prohibited in Russia) for combating terrorism. With the relevant statement, he spoke at a virtual meeting of representatives of a number of countries in Afghanistan, Interfax reports.
participation in the event was adopted by representatives of 22 countries, as well as NATO, EU and the UN. Blinken stressed that movement militants must earn international recognition. According to him, all participants in the meeting adhere to the same position in respect of the Afghan government. All of them also agreed that it is important to maintain unity in the constant support of the people of Afghanistan.
In addition, the US Secretary of State demanded that the Taliban ensure the safe passage for foreign citizens and Afghans who want to leave the country and ensured the formation of an inclusive government. He stressed that the United States will continue to use economic, diplomatic and political instruments “to support the rights of the Afghan people, and to ensure that Afghanistan has become a safe refuge for terrorism.
Earlier, the head of the State Department of Anthony Blinken called the conditions for cooperation between the United States and Taliban. To their number, he took the provision of free movement in Afghanistan, respect for the rights of the Afghan people, as well as the convening of an inclusive government. He also noted that the American authorities will build relationships with the Taliban, based on the actions of the movement, and not unfounded statements.