The Taliban on Sunday urged US President Donald Trump to honour Washington’s commitments under the Doha Agreement, after he warned of “bad things” if the group refuses to hand Bagram Air Base back to American control.
In a statement, the Taliban recalled that the 2020 deal included a US pledge “not to use force or threats against the territorial integrity and political independence of Afghanistan.”
Adopting a conciliatory tone, the group said it sought “positive relations with all countries in light of Sharia principles, a balanced foreign policy and an economy-focused approach.” It added that during bilateral talks with Washington, Taliban negotiators had stressed that Afghanistan’s “independence and territorial integrity” were paramount.
“Instead of repeating the failed experiences of the past, a realistic and rational approach must be adopted,” the statement said.
Trump had earlier declared: “If Afghanistan does not return Bagram Air Base to those who built it, the United States of America, bad things going to happen.”
