Afghan Foreign Minister speaks to EAM Jaishankar, calls for emergency UNSC session

Kabul, August 04: Amid ongoing war-like situation in Afghanistan, Afghanistan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar spoke with his Indian counterpart Dr. S Jaishankar and called for convening an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Afghanistan.

Atmar took to social media sites and informed about the development. Atmar said, “Called Indian FM Dr. S Jaishankar to discuss convening an emergency UN Security Council Session on AFG. The UN & the international community must play a greater role to stop the unfolding tragedy in Afghanistan due to Taliban violence & atrocities. Appreciate the lead role of India as current UNSC President.”

In a statement, the Afghan foreign ministry said Atmar described the Taliban's attacks in "collusion with foreign fighters and terrorist groups" as a violation of international law and talked about their possible consequences on the region's stability and security.

 

 

It said Atmar spoke to Jaishankar on the escalating violence and widespread human rights violations by the Taliban and the foreign terrorist groups.

He proposed that a special UNSC meeting be held with a focus on the immediate cessation of violence in Afghanistan, according to the statement.

 

Meanwhile, Jaishankar said that holding the UN Security Council meeting was important for the immediate cessation of human rights abuses and establishing lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region. He also reassured Minister Atmar of India’s commitment to reviewing Afghanistan’s proposal and conducting the necessary consultations.

It should be noted that India is currently holding the presidency of the UNSC for August.