The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has welcomed its removal from Kazakhstan’s list of banned organizations and said it is a significant development in its understanding of the IEA.
Abdul Qahar Balkhi, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in a statement that the move removes obstacles in upgrading bilateral relations.
“Kazakhstan is an important trade and transit partner of Afghanistan in the region and this decision will lead to enhanced bilateral relations and further economic cooperation, which is in the interest of both countries,” the statement said.
The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Monday that his country has removed the IEA from its terrorist list in order to develop economic ties with Afghanistan.
Speaking at a meeting with parliament speakers from countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Tokayev said: “Kazakhstan has removed the Taliban (IEA) from the list of terrorists proceeding from the importance of developing trade and economic cooperation with present-day Afghanistan taking into account that this regime is here to stay.”
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