Taliban Foreign Minister Accuses Pakistan of Aggressive Policies and Airspace Violations

Molavi Amir Khan Mutaqi, the acting Foreign Minister of the Taliban, has described Pakistan’s recent four-year policies towards Afghanistan as aggressive, asserting that Islamabad has even violated the airspace over Kabul.

Pakistan Violates Kabul’s Airspace

Speaking at a graduation ceremony for a training course at the Institute of Diplomacy in Kabul, Mutaqi noted that there has been a continuous pattern of violations by the Pakistani government over the past four years, infringing upon Afghan territory, to the extent that these violations even encroached upon Kabul’s airspace, leaving the Taliban with no choice but to respond.

Mutaqi characterized Pakistan’s recent policies as largely offensive, indicating that Taliban officials have expressed strong objections to Islamabad’s recent actions, particularly regarding the expulsion of refugees and border attacks.

Right to Defend Sovereignty Preserved

The Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister emphasized that despite these violations, they seek good relations and positive engagement with the international community, including Pakistan. However, he firmly stated: “We reserve the right to defend our sovereignty and territory.” These remarks reflect the Taliban’s resolute defensive posture in the face of ongoing tensions.

In conclusion, Mutaqi highlighted that a specific group within the Pakistani military is working to disrupt the amicable relations between the two nations, identifying these groups as the primary drivers of recent tensions.