Ruling Afghan Taliban have welcomed recent political developments in Syria and have congratulated the Syrian people on the regime change at the hands of Islamic rebels.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban government stated: “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan congratulates the leadership of the movement & the people of Syria on the recent developments, which have resulted in the removal of key factors contributing to conflict and instability.”
The capital, Damascus, has come under the control of Syrian people under the leadership of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, and we express hope that the remaining phases of the revolution will be managed effectively to establish a peaceful, unified, and stable governance system, the statement added.
“We express hope that the process of power transition is carried out in a manner aligned with the aspirations of the Syrian people, paving the path for the establishment of an independent and service-oriented Islamic government, which prioritizes national reconciliation, avoids divisions & retribution, and adopts a policy of general amnesty to foster unity among all Syrians. Additionally, we encourage the adoption of a constructive foreign policy that allows Syria to move forward free from external interference & negative rivalries & creates favorable conditions for the safe return of millions of displaced citizens,” it maintained.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan further calls upon all foreign actors involved in Syria to adopt policies of positive engagement & constructive cooperation, both with each other & with the new leadership, which would enable Syria to embark on the path forward toward effective governance, security, & stability, the statement concluded.
