The United Kingdom and Germany are seeking a common G7 approach to the Taliban

LONDON, Aug. 28 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the situation in Afghanistan on Saturday and agreed on the need for international aid and a common G7 approach to the future government. ‘Afghanistan.

“The prime minister and chancellor decided to work, along with the rest of the G7, to establish the roadmap to address any new Afghan government discussed at last week’s leaders’ meeting,” Johnson’s office said in a statement. communiqué.

“The Prime Minister stressed that any recognition and commitment to the Taliban must be conditional on them allowing a safe passage for those who want to leave the country and respect human rights,” the British statement added.

Merkel has also spoken with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

His office said Merkel, Johnson and Rutte agreed that organizing the departure of nationals, local support staff and Afghans in need of protection remained a priority.

“The chancellor and prime ministers also discussed possible political and diplomatic options regarding the departure of diplomatic staff, which are necessary due to the security situation,” a German government spokesman said.

Report by David Milliken; Edited by Angus MacSwan and Christina Fincher

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