Taliban warns as Afghanistan, Pakistan peace talks collapse: ‘Will not allow any..’

The statement was issued by the official spokesman of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan after the Taliban government accused elements within the Pakistani military of pursuing anti-Afghanistan policies and attempting to create tensions through “manufactured pretexts.”

In his statement Zabihullah Mujahid on November 8 expressed gratitude to “the Republic of Turkey and the State of Qatar – the two brotherly countries – for hosting and mediating the talks,” between the two countries.

“The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan reiterates its principled position. It will not allow anyone to use Afghan territory against another country, nor will it permit any country to use its territory to take actions against or support actions that undermine Afghanistan’s national sovereignty, independence, or security,” the Taliban statement said.

“The defense of the people and land of Afghanistan is the Islamic and national duty of the Islamic Emirate”, it further said adding that Afghanistan will defend itself.