Statement by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Rome in Response to H.E. Luigi Di Maio, Foreign Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy’s Yesterday Remarks on the Situation in Afghanistan.

10 September 2021

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Rome welcomes yesterday’s statement of H.E. Luigi Di Maio, Foreign Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy on the recent incidents in Afghanistan, and appreciates the principled position of the friendly country of Italy in not recognizing the so-called government of the Taliban in Afghanistan.

The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has raised with the international community the grave concerns of the Government and citizens of Afghanistan over the Taliban's failure to uphold their commitments in forming an inclusive government, protecting human rights – including of children, women, and minorities – providing unhindered access for the United Nations and other agencies to provide humanitarian assistance, and to prevent Afghanistan’s territory from being used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train or finance terrorists.

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan firmly believes that the continuation of the Taliban's brutal acts in collusion with regional and international terrorists will not only lead to a humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan, but will also exacerbate violent extremism and incite terrorists in the region posing a serious and irreparable threat to the collective security of the region and the world.

Thus, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan place great emphasis on the important role of Italy on Afghanistan issues and call for continued cooperation between the two countries to realize our common national and international interests. At the same time, the Government want to strengthen the common understanding of the situation and the effectiveness of cooperation between the two countries by seeking Italy’s further support and assistance with the people of Afghanistan.