Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, the Deputy Political Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressed that national unity is a fundamental need for the country. In a meeting in Kabul, Stanekzai said that Afghans should learn from the past and set aside ethnic nationalism and other challenges.
He stated: “I hope that God helps us build this country and gives our people the strength to unite, join hands, stand together, and rebuild this nation. This country belongs to all of us; it is the homeland of all ethnic groups.”
Stanekzai also emphasized that Afghans do not accept foreign governance and have always given a strong response to the enemies of the country.
He called on political figures to return to the country.
The Deputy Political Minister said: “In this country, everyone has equal rights. No one, as an Afghan, has the right to tell another Afghan who they are, where they came from, or what they are doing. Every Afghan has the right to contribute actively to the progress of this country. There is no problem here; the country is open to all, and anyone can freely return and live in their homeland.”
Stanekzai further stressed that Pakistan and Iran should provide more facilities for Afghan refugees and revise their policies towards them.
He added that Afghan refugees are not a burden on Iran and Pakistan but have contributed to the development of these countries through their investments.
Stanekzai elaborated: “Our migrants in Iran are not a burden. Iran does not give them free bread or money. Every one of them works there and contributes. They work in the factories, and if Iran is prosperous today, it is with the help of these Afghans, not anyone else.”
Stanekzai also mentioned that corruption and challenges in government institutions are not as widespread as before, and efforts are being made to eliminate these issues