IEA-MoFA Statement regarding latest summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan welcomes the convening of meetings to establish coordination on regional security and enhanced cooperation. Moreover, IEA considers its presence in such summits – as an Observer State – as its fundamental right and its absence an impediment to overall coordination to prevent insecurity and ban drug trafficking, humanitarian aid delivery and implementation of basic projects, and regional economic connectivity.

IEA appreciates parts of the declaration that supports an independent, stable, united, war-free, and drug-free Afghanistan, the continuation of humanitarian assistance, and the facilitation of repatriation. IEA stands ready to extend overall cooperation thereof.

IEA represents all languages, generations, and regions and the member states’ concerns in this regard can be addressed with a real understanding of the facts.

The Islamic Emirate emphasizes that the Afghan government’s participation should be facilitated in the upcoming SCO summit to be held in Kazakhstan.