Taliban’s Foreign Minister Accuses Three Neighbouring Countries Of Supporting ISIS

The Taliban's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has accused three neighbouring countries of supporting ISIS attacks in Afghanistan and the surrounding region.

During the opening ceremony of the Afghan-Kazakh exhibition on Thursday, Muttaqi claimed that one country is providing human resources to ISIS, another is offering training programmes, and a third is facilitating ISIS' attacks.

Although Muttaqi did not specify the countries by name, sources within the Taliban informed Afghanistan International that the allegations were directed at Tajikistan, Pakistan, and Iran. These sources allege that Tajikistan is supplying human resources, Pakistan is responsible for training ISIS members, and Iran is involved in logistical support for ISIS.

Muttaqi further stated that Taliban’s investigations have revealed that eight out of every ten security incidents are orchestrated from outside Afghanistan. He emphasised that if these countries effectively managed their responsibilities, Afghanistan would not face security challenges.

Reiterating the Taliban's stance, the Foreign Minister underscored that Afghanistan aims to cause no harm to other nations and called for an end to "destructive actions in Afghanistan”. He linked the security of Afghanistan with the broader regional stability, asserting that a secure Afghanistan would ensure the safety of the entire region.