Taliban minister of borders, ethnic groups and tribal affairs has warned that foreign intelligence activities are undermining Afghanistan’s security. He accused Pakistan of pursuing “negative and malicious” objectives in coordination with external powers.
Noorullah Noori made the remarks on Thursday, April 23, during a gathering in Badakhshan titled “Defending and Supporting the Islamic System”, though he did not name specific countries.
He said the Taliban administration seeks relations with all countries but will not allow any interference on Afghan soil.
Noori had earlier said during a visit to Takhar that Pakistan does not want a stable government in Afghanistan and is trying to have the Durand Line recognised as an official border.
He also claimed that the activities of the National Resistance Front and ISIS in Afghanistan are largely for propaganda purposes, arguing such announcements aim to attract foreign support.
The minister has recently visited several northern provinces.
He described the Afghanistan-Pakistan border as a “imaginary line” and said it cannot be accepted as an official boundary, calling the Durand Line a “national issue”.
Noori added that opposing the Taliban administration would be futile, while saying the door to dialogue with opponents remains open.
