'Situation very fragile': India calls for inclusive dispensation in Afghan

New Delhi, September 10: Days after the Taliban announced its all-men cabinet comprising wanted terrorists, India's envoy to the United Nations, T.S. Tirumurti called for an inclusive dispensation by the Taliban in Afghanistan with the representation of all sections of the society.

 

 

 

While addressing the United Nation Security Council debate on Afghanistan, T S Tirumurti said, a broad-based, inclusive, and representative formation through inclusive negotiated political settlement would gain greater international acceptability and legitimacy.

 

He said the voices of Afghan women should be heard, the aspirations of Afghan children to be realized and the rights of minorities should be protected. Saying that humanitarian assistance should be provided urgently to the country, he underlined the need to provide unhindered access to the UN and other agencies in this regard.

 

Tirumurti further stated that the situation in Afghanistan continues to be very fragile and as its immediate neighbor and a friend to its people, the current situation is of direct concern to India. He added that Afghan territory should not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists or to plan or finance terrorist acts.

 

 

 

Indian envoy pointed out to the "substantial and forward-looking" UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2593 resolution on Afghanistan being passed on August 31, which took into account "collective concerns" in particular on terrorism, where it has noted the "commitment of the Taliban not to allow the use of the Afghan soil for terrorism, including from terrorists and terrorist groups designated under resolution 1267."

 

 

On Tuesday, the Taliban had announced a 33-member government, which is being led by Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund, two deputies, Maulavi Abdul Salam Hanafi and Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar. The 17 ministers in the cabinet are on the United Nation's terror list.

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