Human rights violations in Afghanistan: India, France call for inclusive, representative government in the country
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According to the joint statement, "India and France expressed serious concern on the humanitarian situation and violation of human rights and reiterated strong support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan, emphasizing respect for its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and non-interference in its internal affairs."
Paris: India and France on Wednesday expressed serious concern about the humanitarian situation and violation of human rights in Afghanistan while calling for an inclusive and representative government in the country. Issuing a joint press statement after the talks between the two countries during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two countries "reiterated their strong support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan."
"India and France expressed serious concern on the humanitarian situation and violation of human rights and reiterated strong support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan, emphasizing respect for its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and non-interference in its internal affairs," the joint statement read.
"They called for an inclusive and representative government, and respect for the rights of women, children and minorities," the statement added. Reaffirming the UNSC Resolution 2593, which was adopted in 2021, the two countries also emphasized that there should be "zero tolerance for the use of Afghan territory for spreading terrorism in other parts of the world," while also agreeing to work together in this regard, including at the UN Security Council.
The UN resolution 2593 which was adopted by the UN Security Council (UNSC) on August 31, 2021, just days after the Taliban takeover of Kabul, demands that Afghan territory not be used to threaten or attack any other country or to shelter and train terrorists.
Notably, the situation of human rights in Afghanistan has worsened since the collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban`s return to power in August last year.