KABUL(BNA): The Chinese ambassador to the United Nations has called for the Security Council to lift sanctions imposed on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. During a recent address, Ambassador Fu Cong urged the council to amend the sanctions list to foster greater interaction with the Islamic Emirate led government.
Ambassador Fu emphasized the importance of continued engagement with the Islamic Emirate, noting that an increasing number of countries have initiated dialogue and cooperation with Afghanistan over the past year.
“The Security Council should revive the travel ban exemption for Afghan interim government officials and timely amend the sanctions regime stemming from the 1988 resolution,” Fu stated, highlighting the need for improved international relations.
The 1988 Security Council resolution includes measures such as asset freezes, a travel ban, and an arms embargo on the Islamic Emirate. Fu urged that these restrictions should not hinder humanitarian efforts, especially as a significant portion of the Afghan population remains in dire need of assistance.
While refraining from naming the United States directly, the ambassador called on Western nations to reconsider their stance on halting humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.
Fu’s comments reflect a broader push from China to strengthen its influence in the region and advocate for a more lenient approach to the Islamic Emirate, as the international community grapples with the complexities of governance and humanitarian issues in Afghanistan.
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