Justin Trudeau: We have no plan to recognize the Taliban
At the same time, the European Union says that preventing a humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan, as well as respecting human rights, depends on the Taliban.
After the Taliban took control of Kabul, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a news conference that the Taliban had been forcibly replaced by an elected and democratic government, and that Canada, as the Afghan government, Has no design to recognize.
At the same time, the European Union (EU) says it is up to the Taliban to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan, as well as respect human rights.
"I have not said that I will recognize the Taliban," said Joseph Borrell, the EU's foreign policy chief. I just said that we have to talk about everything, even the safety of women and girls. But I did not say that if the Taliban did anything, they would accept it. We will have certain conditions for our continued support of Afghanistan. "We will use all our influence to respect human rights."
"Although the war against al-Qaeda in Afghanistan has been successful, the nation-building process in that country has failed, despite the high cost," the EU official said. "The promise was to eliminate al-Qaeda." But this commitment will gradually lead to a developed country, nation-building, a country that can guarantee its fundamental freedoms and human rights, especially the rights of women and girls. Changed. Today, 20 years later, I can say that the first part of the mission was a success. But the second half was not successful. ”
UN spokesman Stephen Dujarric said after watching a Taliban spokesman's press conference that the Taliban's commitment should be seen in action.
He added: “I saw part of the press conference. I think we have to see what really happens. "I think we have to see the Taliban's commitment in their actions."
Russia's ambassador to Kabul said security in the city had improved since the Taliban arrived in the country, according to Reuters. The Taliban are still listed as a terrorist group in Russia.
