Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has strongly refuted Pakistan’s claims of terrorist bases within Afghanistan and urged Islamabad to concentrate on resolving its own internal security problems. Muttaqi asserted that Afghanistan harbors no TTP camps and questioned why Pakistan’s grievances are exclusively directed at Kabul.
“We have other neighbours like China and Iran — they have no complaints,” Muttaqi stated, highlighting a perceived imbalance in regional relations. He explained that while some Pakistani families sought refuge in Afghanistan during past wars, the current government strictly forbids TTP bases on its territory. Addressing the sensitive Durand Line, Muttaqi described the border as a rugged, mountainous region that has historically resisted forceful control, advocating for peace and mutual understanding as the only viable solutions.
Muttaqi also criticized Pakistan’s internal security management, suggesting that a nation with technological capabilities should be able to maintain order within its own borders. He drew a parallel to Afghanistan’s achievement of peace and control after decades of war, posing the question of why Pakistan struggles to manage its own populace.
Concerning relations with India, the Afghan minister noted a path toward normalization and expressed confidence that improved stability in Afghanistan would foster peace for all, including Indian representatives. He confirmed Afghanistan’s intention to appoint new diplomats to India and addressed the embassy flag incident, explaining it symbolized their hard-won victory. Muttaqi reiterated the Taliban’s control over internal governance and the successful restoration of peace. He also confirmed the targeted nature of recent retaliatory operations against Pakistan, emphasizing the care taken to protect civilian lives amid heightened border tensions.