Iran & Afghanistan’s Interests Are Inseparable, Says Tehran

On Monday, referring to the visit of the Taliban’s Foreign Minister to Tehran, Nasser Kanaani, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, stated that the interests of Iran and Afghanistan are “connected and inseparable”.

Kanaani added that what is happening in Afghanistan has a direct or indirect effect on Iran's situation as well as border security.

Muttaqi, attending a pro-Palestine conference in Tehran, held discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Hossein Abdollahian and Special Representative for Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Qomi.

During a press conference, this Iranian official stated that Iran “has always sought to play an effective role in promoting the stability, peace, development, and economic prosperity of Afghanistan”.

Referring to the border security, Kanaani said that a considerable period of time has lapsed since no adverse incidents have happened at the borders. He expressed hope that it would contribute to the enhancement and strengthening of border cooperation, fostering the prosperity of commercial and economic activities between the two countries.

During the meeting between the foreign ministers of the Taliban and Iran, the matter of Iran's water rights was also raised, and discussions on this issue continues.

During a meeting on Sunday, Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, told the Taliban's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, that the group should address “unresolved issues, including water issues and borders disputes” with Iran.

Amir Abdollahian expressed hope that the Taliban would take “practical steps” to resolve differences with his country.