Pak Foreign Minister Calls For Revival Of SCO’s Contact Group For Afghanistan
Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Foreign Minister, said on Tuesday at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting that the Taliban must adhere to the principle of inclusive politics and respect for all Afghans' rights.
He said that the contact group for Afghanistan should be revived within the SCO to create a platform for practical cooperation.
The first meeting of the SCO Afghanistan contact group was held in 2021.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan once again called on the Taliban to prevent terrorist groups from operating in Afghanistan.
He stated that the interim government of Afghanistan should take tangible and effective measures to ensure that Afghanistan's territory is not used against any country.
He also emphasised that the Taliban should adhere to globally accepted principles, including participation and respect for the rights of all Afghans, especially women and girls.
Additionally, he called for meaningful relations between the international community and the Taliban to improve economic conditions and address the humanitarian situation of Afghans.
Dar traveled to Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, on Monday to attend the two-day meeting of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers.
