Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the international community to facilitate constructive dialogue between the Taliban group and the Afghan government in a bid to restore peace to the war-torn state.
Addressing the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan on Wednesday, Zarif said “all of us need to facilitate the intra-Afghan dialogue, by helping to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table with the Government for inclusive and comprehensive talks.”
“Domestic and regional inclusion is key to success,” he added.
He also noted that Iran is ready to continue to help the people and government of Afghanistan in their quest for peace and cooperate with all with the same objective.
What follows is the full text of his speech:
In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
It is very timely to have this ministerial meeting when we face immense opportunities and challenges in Afghanistan. We appreciate UNAMA’s efforts and thank President Ghani and Chief Executive Dr Abdullah for their courageous leadership and insightful presentations. We are encouraged by their approach to reconciliation. Let me make a few brief points:
Iran is ready to continue to help the people and government of Afghanistan in their quest for peace and cooperate with all with the same objective.
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