Taliban call for ‘peaceful means’ of resolution to Ukraine-Russia conflict

KABUL — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in a statement has called for restraint by the parties involved in the recent tensions in Ukraine, saying that all sides need to desist from taking positions that could intensify violence.

MoFA also urged the involved parties to consider safeguarding the Afghan refugees and students based in Ukraine.

“The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine and expresses concern about [the] real possibility of civilian casualties. The Islamic Emirate calls for restraint by both parties. All sides need to desist from taking positions that could intensify violence,” reads the statement.

“The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, in line with foreign policy of neutrality, calls on both sides of the conflict to resolve the crisis through dialogue and peaceful means,” the statement said.

The statement concluded by calling for “parties to the conflict to pay attention to safeguarding the lives of Afghan students and migrants in Ukraine.”