Speech by Mawlawi Amir Muttaqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs at Conference on Afghanistan in Tashkent

We also call on other world countries to begin official engagement with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to secure long-term legitimate bilateral interests. Thank you for your attention.
Excellencies,
It is now time for the world to invest in Afghan stability instead of insecurity and destabilization. Stability is in the interest of everyone, and instability detrimental for all.
We restored Afghan security institutes, recruited up towards a hundred thousand youth to the national army and up towards one hundred and eighty thousand to the national police. The prevalent security is the result of efforts of these same committed and professional security officials and forces.
To begin, allow me to express my heartfelt gratitute to Afghanistan’s friend and neighbor, government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, for hosting and inviting esteemed representatives of countries. Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have very friendly and close historic relations, and this bond between both peoples has been strengthened by our common religion, heritage and language.
To begin, allow me to express my heartfelt gratitute to Afghanistan’s friend and neighbor, government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, for hosting and inviting esteemed representatives of countries. Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have very friendly and close historic relations, and this bond between both peoples has been strengthened by our common religion, heritage and language.
To begin, allow me to express my heartfelt gratitute to Afghanistan’s friend and neighbor, government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, for hosting and inviting esteemed representatives of countries. Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have very friendly and close historic relations, and this bond between both peoples has been strengthened by our common religion, heritage and language.
To begin, allow me to express my heartfelt gratitute to Afghanistan’s friend and neighbor, government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, for hosting and inviting esteemed representatives of countries. Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have very friendly and close historic relations, and this bond between both peoples has been strengthened by our common religion, heritage and language.
Our leader laid the foundation for a culture of tolerance and acceptance during periods of Afghan political transition via a general amnesty for all political and military opposition, and ended the disastrous four-decade tradition of revenge. Not only was a general amnesty enforced, but workers from the previous administration continue work in mid-level all the way up to director and deputy minister positions. We have not dismissed anyone for holding differing political views, and this conduct is a first in the history of Afghan political changes.
The strategic location, vast natural resources, and availability of diligent and affordable manpower in Afghanistan under the shade of reliable security and sincere political determination is an excellent investment opportunity. This opportunity has no limitations except for our national sovereignty and legitimate interests.
Our military policy towards those disrupting security is clear and we have demonstrated it through our actions over the last year. Our defense and security forces have made good progress against Daesh. Following failed efforts to disrupt security on Uzbekistan border in recent months, our security forces launched operations against the perpetrators — killing some and detaining others. We will not allow Daesh or any other group to use the territory of Afghanistan against another country.
Honorable participants, hosts and guests,
Availing this opportunity I would like to clarify that we view regional and world security interconnected with the security of Afghanistan. Therefore, we remain cognizant of all our security responsibilities. Our expectation from the region and the world is to not hold back their efforts and assitance in realizing Afghan security. We also expect the United States to fulfill their part of the commitments made in the first part of the Doha Agreement.
Place: Uzbekistan
Date: 26-27 July, 2022

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