Iran Calls For Inclusion Of All Factions In Afghanistan's Political Processes

Nasser Kanani, spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, highlighted Tehran's support for regional efforts to resolve Afghanistan's challenges. He spoke positively about the recent Moscow meeting, which included Taliban opposition factions.

Kanani clarified that Iran advocates for the inclusion of all Afghan factions in political frameworks, opposing their exclusion.

In Tehran's Monday press conference, Kanani expressed concern over the potential regional impact of Afghanistan's instability. He emphasised the necessity of forming an Afghan government representative of its entire populace. This stance, he noted, has been consistent in Tehran's policy over the last two years during Taliban rule.

Kanani reiterated Iran's position that all parties should back the creation of a government encompassing all Afghan ethnicities and groups.

The meeting in Moscow, hosted by Sergey Mironov of the Just Russia Party, convened opposition groups to the Taliban. In the meeting, Iran's representative criticised the Taliban for not forming an inclusive government and expressed readiness to facilitate dialogue between the Taliban and diverse ethnic representatives. Additionally, concerns were raised about various terrorist factions in Afghanistan, highlighting the potential threat despite their current inactivity.