Aug 16 – Following are some of the latest reactions to the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan.
Following are some of the latest reactions to the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. Taliban spokesperson Mohammad Naeem « We ask all countries and entities to sit with us to settle any issues, » he told Al Jazeera TV. « We have reached what we were seeking, which is the freedom of our country and the independence of our people. « We do not think that foreign forces will repeat their failed experience in Afghanistan once again. » EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell « Afghanistan stands at a crossroad. Security and wellbeing of its citizens, as well as international security, are at play, » he said, convening EU foreign ministers. Qatar Foreign Minister Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani « There is international concern about the fast pace of developments and Qatar is doing its utmost to bring a peaceful transition, especially after the vacuum that happened.
