The foreign ministers of India, Russia and Pakistan on Friday at the Shanghai Cooperation meeting called for a representative government in Afghanistan and the protection of women’s rights.
The Foreign Ministers of the SCO was held in the Indian Coastal resort state of Goa on May 5.
“The unfolding situation in Afghanistan remains at the center of our attention. Our efforts should be directed towards the welfare of the Afghan people,” Said S. Jaishankar, Indian Foreign Minister.
“Our immediate priorities include providing humanitarian assistance, ensuring a truly inclusive and representative government, combating terrorism and drug trafficking, and preserving the rights of women, children and minorities,” he said.
On the other hand, Russia’s Sergei Lavrov said Moscow expected the Taliban leadership to “deliver on their promises to come up with an inclusive government”.
“The assurances that were given in regards to human rights, security in the territory of Afghanistan, and the eradication of terrorist threats, drug trafficking, we are keeping an eye on this,” Lavrov said.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Bilawal said, “After being the playground for great powers, time and time again, we owe it to the people of Afghanistan to not repeat the past mistakes,” he said.
“A united international community must continue to urge the Afghan authorities to adopt universally accepted principles of political inclusivity and respecting the rights of all Afghans, including girls’ right to education.”
Since the Taliban took control of the power, no country has recognized them as a legitimate government.
Meanwhile, as Afghanistan struggles with its economy and humanitarian crisis under Taliban rule, concerns over the stability of the country are growing.
Amid a dire humanitarian crisis, the de facto authorities introduced harsh suppressive policies against women’s presence in the public scene, including education and work with International organizations.
The recent ban on UN aid workers confronted massive criticism and called against universal human rights.
However, the Taliban de facto authorities reiterated their stand against human rights, mainly women’s and girls’ rights, saying it is an internal matter.
