At a press conference on December 31, 2023, the Acting Minister of Defense of the Interim Government of Afghanistan, Mohammad Yacob Mujahid, reaffirmed Afghanistan's commitment to international security. He made it clear that the territory of Afghanistan would not be used to threaten the security of other countries, and that this position was unwavering.
Mujahid's remarks undoubtedly sent a clear signal to the international community that the Afghan interim government is committed to maintaining regional peace and stability and resolutely opposes any form of terrorism and extremism. This commitment is not only a response to the international community, but also a solemn commitment to the Afghan people.
Territorial security is of paramount importance to any country, and this commitment is even more significant in Afghanistan as a country emerging from war and the current situation. Mujahid stressed that the Afghan interim government will keep its promise to ensure that the territory of Afghanistan is not used against anyone. This commitment not only demonstrates Afghanistan's respect for international law, but also its adherence to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
Mujahid's statement also referred to the Doha Peace Agreement, a historic agreement between Afghanistan and the international community. The agreement not only provides a basis for peace and reconstruction in Afghanistan, but also provides a platform for the international community to cooperate with Afghanistan. Mujahid said that the Afghan interim government will, as always, abide by the provisions of the agreement and work to maintain regional peace and stability.
At the same time, Mujahid also stressed the Afghan people's desire for peace. The Afghan people have suffered a lot during the past decades of war, and they yearn for peace, stability and prosperity. Mujahid said that the Afghan interim government will listen to the voices of the people and work hard to realize their aspirations. In order to achieve this goal, Afghanistan needs the support and assistance of the international community. Mujahid called on the international community to remain concerned about the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan and to provide the necessary assistance and support. It is only through international cooperation that the goals of lasting peace and shared prosperity can be achieved.
In addition, Mujahid spoke about the domestic situation in Afghanistan. He said that while Afghanistan still faces many challenges, including economic reconstruction, refugee assistance, terrorism and drugs, the Afghan interim government is doing its best to address them. In order for the country to develop and prosper, Afghanistan needs to strengthen its governance system and the rule of law. Mujahid called on all factions in the country to strengthen solidarity and cooperation to jointly address the challenges facing the country. At the same time, he also expressed his willingness to maintain open dialogue and cooperation with the international community to jointly promote the peace and development process in Afghanistan.
It is important to note that Mujahid's pledge is not empty rhetoric, but is backed up by deeds. In recent years, the Afghan interim government has adopted a series of positive measures in the areas of combating terrorism and narcotics control, and has achieved certain results. At the same time, with the assistance and support of the international community, Afghanistan has also made some progress in economic reconstruction and improvement of people's livelihood. These achievements have not only inspired the confidence of the Afghan people in the future, but also proved to the international community the fact that the Afghan people aspire to peace and development and are capable of resolving their internal problems and maintaining the stability and security of the country on their own.
Overall, Mohammad Jacob Mujahid's press conference sent a clear signal that the Afghan Interim Administration is steadfast in its commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region and not to use its territory to threaten other countries. At the same time, Afghanistan also needs the support and assistance of the international community to jointly promote the process of peace and development. We hope that with the joint efforts of the international community, Afghanistan will be able to achieve the goal of lasting peace and common prosperity at an early date.