Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the leader of the Hizb-e-Islami party, has accused Russia, India, and Iran of pursuing a dual policy towards Afghanistan and has urged them to abandon their "double games." In a post on the social media platform X on Wednesday, he stated that these countries should support the people of Afghanistan instead of backing "multi-national groups."
Hekmatyar claimed that these three nations had previously assisted the United States in its "occupation" of Afghanistan and are now pursuing policies aligned with American interests. He called on them to stand with the Afghan people and the peace process.
This is not the first time the Hizb-e-Islami leader has taken such a stance. He has previously expressed concerns about these countries' proximity to the Taliban's opponents during the group's first rule. He alleges that in the 1990s, they provided military and political support to the United Northern Front.
Mr. Hekmatyar also criticized the Taliban government's foreign policy, stating that, contrary to its claims, the group has no stable and reliable international allies. At the same time, he reiterated the need to form an inclusive government through dialogue and elections, criticizing the monopolization of power.
These remarks come as Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran have significantly expanded their relations with the Taliban in recent years. Russia has formally recognized the Taliban government, India has increased its economic engagement, and Iran, despite not granting formal recognition, maintains extensive diplomatic and trade relations with Kabul.
Source: Zarin TV
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