The Taliban warned Pakistan against conducting military operations and called on Saudi Arabia to mediate
The Taliban warned Pakistan against conducting military operations and called on Saudi Arabia to mediate
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid warned Pakistan against conducting military operations on Afghan territory. At the same time, he rejected Islamabad's accusations that militants are using Afghan territory for attacks and called on Saudi Arabia to mediate.
In an interview with Al Arabiya English, Mujahid said that Afghanistan would defend its sovereignty if Pakistan launched strikes on the country.
"If Pakistan uses Article 51 as a pretext to invade Afghan territory, Afghanistan has the right to defend its land and will do so," he said, warning that the response would be devastating.
Mujahid responded to accusations made earlier in an interview by a Pakistani army representative. The Pakistani official had stated that Afghan territory was being used to recruit, train, and arm militants.
The Taliban representative rejected these accusations. He stated that Kabul does not allow the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to operate on Afghan territory and does not support armed groups against other countries.
He also said that Pakistan should solve its security problems internally rather than blaming them on Afghanistan. He noted that the unrest involving the TTP and Baluch groups existed even before the Taliban returned to power.
Despite the tension, Mujahid said Afghanistan wants to engage in dialogue with Pakistan and calls for intelligence sharing and strengthening cooperation mechanisms.
He also highlighted the role of Saudi Arabia in mediating between Kabul and Islamabad. Mujahid added that the Kingdom is a friend to both countries and could play a positive role in resolving the differences.
Bishkek has been elected as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for 2027–2028. The Taliban government intends to use this opportunity to strengthen political and economic ties with the neighboring country to promote its interests in the international organization.