WASHINGTON: Influential lawmakers from G-7 countries have urged India’s invitation to attend meetings of the bloc that seeks to develop a common and united front for global security and regional stability after the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban.
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, who is also chairman of the Senate’s powerful Foreign Affairs Committee, and his counterparts from Italy, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the European Parliament, in a joint statement, also they said the African Union should be invited to attend G-7 Meetings individually when appropriate.
“The withdrawal of US and allied forces from Afghanistan should not be misinterpreted by the world community as a weakening of the resolution of G7 governments in taking all necessary measures to combat cross-border terrorism. , to support regional cooperation or advance democratic values, “Menendez said and his G-7 counterparts said in the joint statement.
“With the possible overflow of terrorism, we would like India to be invited to attend this G-7 meeting. As other terrorist groups begin to gather in the Horn of Africa and spark movements elsewhere, we believe that the African Union should be invited to attend individual G-7 meetings when appropriate, ”they said. tell lawmakers.
“This would promote regional change for governments and ensure that the Afghan-derived effects that could destabilize neighboring countries are constantly controlled by those closest to the likely threat areas,” they said.
The export of terror, whether to South Asia, the Middle East, East Africa or anywhere else in the world, should be done with swift and decisive action, ”the statement said.
The G-7 is an intergovernmental political grouping of seven countries comprising the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan. U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday addressed an emergency meeting of the G-7 and other world leaders amid the withdrawal of U.S. troops on August 31.
In addition to Menéndez, the joint statement was issued by David McAllister, MEP, President of the European Parliament; Jean-Louis Bourlanges, President of the French National Assembly; Dr. Norbert Rottgen MdB, President of the German Bundestag; Piero Fassino, Member of Parliament, President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies; ABE Toshiko, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan; and Tom Tugendhat, Member of Parliament, Speaker of the British Parliament. The Canadian Parliament is dissolved for the next election.
Lawmakers demanded that no member of the international community of states unilaterally recognize the Taliban regime. There must be a coordinated process, ideally through a UN Security Council resolution to ensure that the commitments made by the Taliban are considered binding.
“Key criteria for recognition should include, but are not limited to, the repudiation of all cross-border terrorism, including al-Qaeda and associated groups; equal rights for girls and women; protection of ethnic and religious groups. minority, commitment to democratic elections, and an end to all narcotics-related activity, “the statement said.
“It is the actions that will count. A monitoring and enforcement mechanism should be part of any framework agreed with the Taliban to ensure compliance with its commitments, ”he said.
There is little indication of their past or present behavior that the Taliban are committed to any of these principles, so G-7 countries should be prepared to isolate the Taliban and impose strong sanctions in the event of violations. at an agreed threshold, lawmakers said.
They said that in order to implement an orderly evacuation of the most vulnerable people in Afghanistan, G-7 governments would have to avoid arbitrary dates to end military support for the evacuation or impose artificial caps on the number of evacuees.
Instead, these decisions should be driven by the steps needed for an orderly process with the primary goal of protecting the most vulnerable and helping those most in need.
“In addition to the evacuation, G-7 governments should call on the UN to coordinate the international community to respond to the likely humanitarian and refugee crisis. Afghans will need emergency support, either inside or outside of Afghanistan, and the role of the World Food Program and UNHCR will be essential in supporting those who need it critically, ”lawmakers said.
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, who is also chairman of the Senate’s powerful Foreign Affairs Committee, and his counterparts from Italy, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the European Parliament, in a joint statement, also they said the African Union should be invited to attend G-7 Meetings individually when appropriate.
“The withdrawal of US and allied forces from Afghanistan should not be misinterpreted by the world community as a weakening of the resolution of G7 governments in taking all necessary measures to combat cross-border terrorism. , to support regional cooperation or advance democratic values, “Menendez said and his G-7 counterparts said in the joint statement.
“With the possible overflow of terrorism, we would like India to be invited to attend this G-7 meeting. As other terrorist groups begin to gather in the Horn of Africa and spark movements elsewhere, we believe that the African Union should be invited to attend individual G-7 meetings when appropriate, ”they said. tell lawmakers.
“This would promote regional change for governments and ensure that the Afghan-derived effects that could destabilize neighboring countries are constantly controlled by those closest to the likely threat areas,” they said.
The export of terror, whether to South Asia, the Middle East, East Africa or anywhere else in the world, should be done with swift and decisive action, ”the statement said.
The G-7 is an intergovernmental political grouping of seven countries comprising the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan. U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday addressed an emergency meeting of the G-7 and other world leaders amid the withdrawal of U.S. troops on August 31.
In addition to Menéndez, the joint statement was issued by David McAllister, MEP, President of the European Parliament; Jean-Louis Bourlanges, President of the French National Assembly; Dr. Norbert Rottgen MdB, President of the German Bundestag; Piero Fassino, Member of Parliament, President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies; ABE Toshiko, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan; and Tom Tugendhat, Member of Parliament, Speaker of the British Parliament. The Canadian Parliament is dissolved for the next election.
Lawmakers demanded that no member of the international community of states unilaterally recognize the Taliban regime. There must be a coordinated process, ideally through a UN Security Council resolution to ensure that the commitments made by the Taliban are considered binding.
“Key criteria for recognition should include, but are not limited to, the repudiation of all cross-border terrorism, including al-Qaeda and associated groups; equal rights for girls and women; protection of ethnic and religious groups. minority, commitment to democratic elections, and an end to all narcotics-related activity, “the statement said.
“It is the actions that will count. A monitoring and enforcement mechanism should be part of any framework agreed with the Taliban to ensure compliance with its commitments, ”he said.
There is little indication of their past or present behavior that the Taliban are committed to any of these principles, so G-7 countries should be prepared to isolate the Taliban and impose strong sanctions in the event of violations. at an agreed threshold, lawmakers said.
They said that in order to implement an orderly evacuation of the most vulnerable people in Afghanistan, G-7 governments would have to avoid arbitrary dates to end military support for the evacuation or impose artificial caps on the number of evacuees.
Instead, these decisions should be driven by the steps needed for an orderly process with the primary goal of protecting the most vulnerable and helping those most in need.
“In addition to the evacuation, G-7 governments should call on the UN to coordinate the international community to respond to the likely humanitarian and refugee crisis. Afghans will need emergency support, either inside or outside of Afghanistan, and the role of the World Food Program and UNHCR will be essential in supporting those who need it critically, ”lawmakers said.