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Stoltenberg said the Taliban must realize that the world will only recognize them, if they can “control” Afghanistan through legitimate political channels.
“The Taliban need to understand that they will not be recognized by the international community if they take the country by force. We remain committed to supporting a political solution to the conflict,” Stoltenberg said.
The NATO leader, as reported by Sputnik on Saturday (14/8/2021), that NATO is very concerned about the violence caused by the Taliban. Also read: Taliban Leader Willing to Meet Erdogan in ‘Right Situation’
“NATO allies are deeply concerned by the high level of violence caused by Taliban attacks, including attacks on civilians, targeted killings and other reports of serious human rights violations,” he said.
Envoys of NATO member states themselves met on Friday to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan. Also read: A number of Britons are suspected of secretly joining the Taliban in Afghanistan
“Our goal remains to support the Afghan government and security forces as much as possible. The security of our personnel is paramount. NATO will maintain our diplomatic presence in Kabul, and continue to adjust as necessary,” Stoltenberg said.
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