Iran's Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations delivered a statement before the UN Security Council on Wednesday regarding the situation in Afghanistan.
Amir Saeid Iravani stated: "As a directly impacted neighbor dealing with the repercussions of the situation in Afghanistan, and hosting millions of Afghan people, Iran maintained its active engagement with the de facto authorities (DFA).
Amir Saeid Iravani further added: "This engagement was conducted both bilaterally and through neighboring and regional mechanisms like the Moscow format, aiming to enhance and improve the humanitarian situation and facilitate Afghanistan's economic recovery. "
Iran's top diplomat in his speech added: "Regarding the proposed mechanisms in the recommendations, namely the international contact group and the appointment of a Special Envoy, Iran takes note but deems it premature to establish such mechanisms. We advocate for thorough discussions and comprehensive examination, considering existing regional mechanisms and UNAMA's mandate."
Moreover, addressing the challenges and concerns faced by neighboring countries, which may differ from the priorities emphasized by donors and other stakeholders, could pose significant obstacles to the success of establishing such a contact group. Importantly, granting equal standing to specific NATO countries especially those accountable for the current situation in Afghanistan, without them fulfilling their responsibilities towards the Afghan people is both unfair and counterproductive.
Meanwhile, we emphasize that international engagement should not only aim for normalization or recognition of de facto authorities; instead, it should contribute to improving the situation for the people, ensuring that they are the primary beneficiaries of any normalization process.
In conclusion, we reaffirm once more our full support for UNAMA and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and emphasize the importance of maintaining their field presence.
Iran remains steadfast in its commitment to close collaboration with neighboring countries, relevant partners, and the United Nations to promote lasting peace, security, and stability in Afghanistan. We hope that the de facto authorities will fulfill their international obligations, particularly in upholding their obligations to the neighbors. 219
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