Afghanistan welcomes regional rejection of foreign military bases The Afghan government has welcomed the joint stance of Pakistan, Russia, China, and Iran in opposing the establishment of any foreign military bases within Afghanistan. In a statement, deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, Hamdullah Fitrat, stated, “We welcome the position of Pakistan, Russia, China, and Iran against the presence of any foreign military bases. Afghan soil will not be allowed to be used against any other country, nor will any armed groups be permitted to operate within the country.” Fitrat dismissed the notion that Afghanistan posed a threat to other nations as baseless. According to him, the Islamic Emirate is taking serious measures against corruption, narcotics, and all forms of undesirable activities, viewing this as its national responsibility. He clarified that the Islamic Emirate seeks to establish positive relations with all countries on the basis of mutual respect. The deputy spokesperson added that it is a realistic and pragmatic approach to prioritise relations with regional and global nations in the context of Afghanistan’s security, stability, and development. “The policy of Kabul is based on mutual trust, positive engagement, and the promotion of friendly relations,” he said, firmly rejecting any unfounded concerns or baseless allegations regarding Afghanistan. Political analysts believe that the support for Afghanistan’s stability by regional countries presents a significant opportunity for the Islamic Emirate to strengthen its political and economic ties. According to experts, a constructive response from Kabul to the concerns of neighbouring countries could help advance the process of confidence-building. The development comes after China, Russia, Iran, and Pakistan recently held a quadrilateral meeting and issued a joint statement on Afghanistan. The statement highlighted the importance of regional frameworks — particularly the “Moscow Format” and the “Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)” — in resolving issues related to Afghanistan. The joint stance of Russia, China, Iran, and Pakistan on Afghanistan may not only serve as diplomatic support for the Islamic Emirate but could also open new avenues for peace, stability, and cooperation in the region.
Kabul Welcomes Regional Rejection of Foreign Military Presence
