Contrary to the Prime Minister’s remarks, which set conditions for the official recognition of the Taliban, the British Foreign Secretary said that the London government would not recognize the Taliban.
According to IRNA, Dominic Robb, who traveled to Doha, told a joint news conference with his Qatari counterpart that this was not in conflict with the need to engage with the Taliban, as otherwise the message could not be exchanged between the two sides.
He claimed that London had a realistic view of developments in Afghanistan and would adapt to the new circumstances. The British Foreign Secretary added that London’s immediate and urgent priority is the safe evacuation of British nationals and Afghans who cooperate with the government or are in danger.
Rob thanked the Qatari government for hosting and hosting the British Embassy staff in Afghanistan, adding: “We want to maintain a line of communication with Afghanistan to adapt, as I said, to the realities of this country.” Of course, this will be challenging and will require the design of new strategies.
He also added that in line with the policies of Washington and other European countries, London is ready to help Afghan refugees in the region through the financial support of Afghanistan’s neighbors. He claimed that London had doubled its financial assistance to Afghan refugees.
The British Foreign Secretary added that during talks with his Qatari counterpart, the two sides agreed on four axes. To prevent Afghanistan from becoming a safe haven for terrorists again, to prevent a humanitarian crisis in the country and to maintain regional stability, and to hold the Taliban accountable for fulfilling their commitments to form an inclusive government. He added that the formation of an international coalition around the mentioned axes is important.
One of the important topics discussed at the meeting was the reopening of Kabul Airport, which the Qatari side explained was under way. Mohammad bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani added: “It is not yet clear when the airport will be fully reopened, but we are working hard on this.”
The British Foreign Secretary, who is under pressure from his country’s public opinion due to the mismanagement of the situation in Afghanistan and is said to be on a leisure trip when Kabul falls, has traveled to Qatar to discuss the safe departure of British nationals left in Afghanistan.
