Taliban's FM Accuses US and NATO of Destabilising Efforts in Afghanistan

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s foreign minister, has accused the United States and NATO members of attempting to undermine the Taliban administration in Afghanistan.

Speaking to Afghan migrants at the Taliban consulate in Mashhad, Iran, Muttaqi claimed that despite their military defeat, Western countries are still trying to create problems for the Taliban government. He did not provide detailed information on these alleged efforts.

Previously, Muttaqi had denied any attempts by the US or NATO to support armed opposition against the Taliban. He also mentioned that the United States, Europe, and regional countries are not endorsing any armed resistance against the Taliban government.

In contrast, over the past two years, the US has contributed approximately two billion dollars in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. This aid, according to some economists, has been pivotal in stabilising the Afghan currency and reducing inflation. Critics, however, argue that such assistance indirectly supports the Taliban's regime.

Western nations have set the respect for human rights, particularly women's rights, as a condition for officially recognising the Taliban group. During his visit to Iran, Muttaqi met with Afghan migrants and businessmen, reiterating the Taliban's claim as the legitimate government of Afghanistan. He emphasised the stability they have brought to the country and declared the efforts of armed opposition groups to be ineffective in challenging the Taliban's control.