Response of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan as regards Lisbon Meeting
Zilhajj 13, 1431 A.H, Saturday, November 20, 2010
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
On 20.11.2010 ended the meeting of 28 NATO member countries
which had been held in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Participants of the
meeting passed some decisions about Afghanistan. In response, the Islamic
Emirate issue its stance concerning the decision as follows:
1. Seeing that the USA failed to get additional military assistance of the NATO
member countries in Lisbon Meeting for prolongation of the war in Afghanistan
despite her all-out efforts or at least get commitment to ensure long-term
continuation of the present military power of the NATO member countries in
Afghanistan, therefore, it is a good news for the Afghans and all freedom-loving
people of the world and it is a sign of failure for the American government. In
the past nine years, the invaders could not establish any system of governance
in Kabul and they will never be able to do so in future.
2. The real solution of the Afghan issue lies in withdrawal of the foreign
forces. Hence the NATO decision to start withdrawal of military forces from
Afghanistan in 2014 is an irrational decision because until then, various
untoward and tragic events and battles will take place as a result of this
meaningless, imposed and unwinning war. The bottom line for them is to
immediately implement what they would ultimately have to implement though after
colossal casualties. They should not postpone withdrawal of their forces even be
it for one day.
3. As far as the Mujahid people of Afghanistan are concerned, they are not ready
to tolerate foreign invasion and occupation of their country even if it is for
one day because of their firm determination. Nor they feel exhausted in the way
of the sacred Jihad and the struggle of independence. So they will not remain
silent even for a single night until and unless the goal of complete freedom and
formation of an independent government is achieved. They will not wait for the
time of implementation of a given decision or timetable of withdrawal.
4. Seeing that the invading forces which have come here from far-flung places,
thousands of kilometers away, and want to set a timetable for withdrawal but
still want to continue presence of their forces at the regional countries,
therefore, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan calls on the neighboring and
regional countries to take drastic measures for a bright future of Afghanistan,
the Afghans, and all the region, for good relationship and reconstruction of
Afghanistan.
5. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has formulated comprehensive policy for
the future Afghanistan, for efficient governance, security, Islamic justice,
education, economic advancement, national unity, and a foreign policy that will
ensure protection of the country against any harm of others and convince the
world that the future Afghanistan will not harm them. The Islamic Emirate wants
to take strong step in collaboration with all countries and in the framework of
mutual respect to maintain bilateral corporation with all countries; ensure
economic progress and bright future.
We consider the whole region as our home against colonialism and as a
responsible force, want to play a role for peace and stability of the region in
future.
1431-12-15
2010-11-21
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan