After Iran, Afghanistan corners Pakistan over terror dealings

The permanent mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations has complained about Islamabad’s dealings with the Taliban in violation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty.

 Just a day after Iran accused Pakistan of supporting the suicide bombers that killed 27 Revolutionary guards on Wednesday, Afghanistan has protested against Islamabad to the UN Security Council.

The permanent mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations has complained about Islamabad’s dealings with the Taliban in violation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty. In a letter dated 15 February, Chargé d’affaires of Afghan Mission Nazifullah Salarzai wrote to President of the UN Security Council about Islamabad bypassing Kabul in its dealing with Taliban. 

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“These engagements, which are taking place under the pretext of support for peace efforts in Afghanistan, are void of any degree of coordination and consultation with the Government of Afghanistan,” as per the official letter a copy of which is available with Times Now.

Afghanistan complained that Pakistan government invited a Taliban delegation for a high-level meeting which will be attended by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. “The decision is deeply regrettable as it seeks to recognise and legitimise an armed group (Taliban) that poses a security and stability threat to Afghanistan,” Salarzai said. 

On Saturday, Iran's Revolutionary Guards has accused "Pakistan's security forces" of supporting the perpetrators of the recent suicide bombing in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan in Iran that killed 27 troops on Wednesday, reported the news agency AFP.

The remarks by Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-chief Mohammad Ali Jafari were aired by the Iranian state-owned broadcaster hours before the funeral was held.

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