Qatar’s Prime Minister: Failure to Reach Agreement with the Taliban Will Create Greater Turmoil

Bayan News – Following two years of the Islamic Emirate’s renewed control over Afghanistan and the intensified rhetoric of political opponents, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, the Prime Minister of Qatar, warns that the failure to reach an agreement with the interim Kabul government will lead to greater turmoil.

Speaking at the International Institute for Strategic Studies on Friday (September 3), he added that there has been no precise roadmap for the future of Afghanistan since the rise of the Islamic Emirate.

The senior Qatari official continues to emphasize that since the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, Doha has maintained enduring communication with the interim Kabul government, US officials, NATO, and various groups.

It has been two years since the Islamic Emirate regained control over Afghanistan, and during this period, different popular groups have expressed appreciation for the services provided by the interim Kabul government and have shown optimism towards ensuring public security.

However, political opponents of the current regime have raised different concerns and called for dialogue and negotiations with the authorities of the Islamic Emirate.

On the other hand, the United Nations Security Council recently discussed the security situation and the activities of ISIS in Afghanistan. In its latest report, the UN stated that the number of ISIS families in the country is estimated to be between four to six thousand.

The UN Security Council report states, “ISIS Khorasan Province has increased its operational capabilities within Afghanistan, with the total number of fighters and family members estimated at between four to six thousand, which indicates an increase compared to previous reports. Member countries continue to express growing concerns about the capabilities of ISIS Khorasan Province outside of Afghanistan.”

So far, the officials of the interim Kabul government have not reacted to this report.