In what’s being viewed as an endorsement of reports which suggested close ties between Taliban and Pakistan, a Taliban spokesperson has said that Pakistan is like ‘second home’ for the organisation.
Speaking to Pakistan-based ARY News, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that the group, which has now taken over Afghanistan, will not allow any activities from Afghanistan’s soil to hamper the interests of Islamabad.
“Afghanistan shares borders with Pakistan. We are traditionally aligned when it comes to religion, the people of both countries mix with each other. So we are looking forward to further deepening of ties with Pakistan,” Mujahid said.
He further added that the Taliban wants to maintain good relations with all the countries in the region including India. “We will not allow our soil to be used against any other country. Our policy in this regard is clear,” Mujahid said. Commenting on claims that there exists an imminent threat of Islamic State, Mujahid said that there is no presence of IS in that country.
He further added that Pakistan and India should sit together and resolve the outstanding issues between the two countries.
Mujahid said.
He further added that the Taliban wants to maintain good relations with all the countries in the region including India. “We will not allow our soil to be used against any other country. Our policy in this regard is clear,” Mujahid said. Commenting on claims that there exists an imminent threat of Islamic State, Mujahid said that there is no presence of IS in that country.
He further added that Pakistan and India should sit together and resolve the outstanding issues between the two countries.
In a swift move, the Taliban took over Afghanistan earlier this month and has announced that it will form a government in Kabul. The international community, which was taken by surprise has rushed to evacuate their citizens from the war-torn nation, fearing the return of the barbaric governance that once ruled Afghanistan. India has maintained that a stable Afghanistan is critical for regional security and the diplomatic machinery has said that the relations with the future government in that country are work-in-progress.
