Unrest erupts in the western camp on the eve of the end of the Taliban deadline to leave Afghanistan, and members of the Group of Seven, most of whose members accompanied the United States in its 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, are now irresponsibly and in the most difficult situation after 20 years.
The leaders of the seven industrialized nations, known as the Group of Seven, recently held an emergency meeting on Afghanistan in cyberspace and in their statement, although they seem to have said good things about Afghanistan, in reality, the past 20 years and Afghanistan today are the real result of their actions in Afghanistan.
The group claimed in a statement its strong commitment to the Afghan people and its support for the UN Security Council resolution on the country.
The statement said: We are deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan and call for calm and restraint to ensure the safety of foreign nationals and vulnerable Afghans and to prevent a humanitarian crisis.
“We call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls and minority groups, and we uphold international humanitarian law under all circumstances. We also appreciate the remarkable sacrifices of the people of Afghanistan, the people of our countries and countless others who have worked for a peaceful, just and secure future.”
The Group of Seven stated in its statement that the people of Afghanistan deserve a life of dignity, peace and security that reflects their two political, economic and social achievements, especially for women and girls.
The following is the statement: Afghanistan should never again become a safe haven for terrorism and a source of terrorist attacks on other countries.
The Group of Seven claimed that we will continue to fight terrorism with determination and solidarity in cooperation with our partners, especially our allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
“Every next government in Afghanistan must live up to its international commitments to protect against terrorism, protect the human rights of all Afghans, especially women, children and ethnic and religious minorities, uphold the rule of law, provide unconditional access and adhere to humanitarian affairs and effectively combat drug and human trafficking.”
The Group of Seven called on all Afghan parties to work in good faith to form an inclusive government representing all groups, including the meaningful participation of women and minority groups.
In its statement, the group stressed the need to ensure the safe exit of citizens of the group’s member states and Afghans who have worked with the West for the past 20 years, and reaffirmed their commitment to a safe passage through Afghanistan.
“We continue to work together and expect all partners to continue to facilitate this and to ensure the safety of medical and humanitarian personnel and other international service providers.”
The group stressed: We work together with our allies and countries in the region, through the United Nations, the G20 and beyond, to bring together an international community to address the issues ahead in Afghanistan. As we do this, we judge the Afghan parties by what they do, not by words.
The Group of Seven announced at the end: In particular, we reiterate that the Taliban will be responsible for their efforts to prevent terrorism, human rights, especially for women, girls and minorities, and the pursuit of a comprehensive political settlement in Afghanistan. The legitimacy of any subsequent government in Afghanistan depends on the approach it now takes to maintain its international duties and obligations to ensure a stable Afghanistan.