Tehran: Iran’s president’s special representative on Afghanistan says despite its shameful withdrawal from Afghanistan, the US is still the major cause of instability in the war-torn country whereas the Islamic Republic of Iran supports the formation of an all-inclusive government in the neighboring state to end the crisis.
Hassan Kazemi Ghomi expressed these views during an exclusive interview in Islamabad on the sidelines of his official visit to Pakistan on Friday.
He said that it was the first anniversary of the US shameful exist from Afghanistan, which is still putting pressure on poor Afghan people through sanctions.
He noted that terrorism has been on the rise in Afghanistan and Daesh is establishing its foothold in the country with US support that is trying to push the country into instability and sectarian violence from far away.
Hassan Kazemi Ghomi said that he had fruitful meetings with senior Pakistani officials and exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan.
He appreciated the constructive role played by Pakistan in Afghanistan and underscored that peace and stability in Afghanistan were essential prerequisites for the region’s long-term stability and prosperity.
He further stated that Iran is pursuing a people-friendly policy in Afghanistan which is wise, adding that the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution once said that governments come and go but the nations stay forever.
He said the inclusive government in Afghanistan having all ethnic groups is the solution to the Afghan crisis.
The Iranian official was confident that an all-inclusive government in Afghanistan would not only bring stability to the country but would also encourage the regional states to play their role in the reconstruction of the war-torn country.
