"We cannot impose democracy, a government from the outside" declared Emmanuel Macron this Sunday about Afghanistan in the 20 Hours newscast presented by Anne-Claire Coudray, also considering that a discussion with the Taliban did not prejudge an external recognition.
“We cannot impose democracy, a government from the outside.
When we intervene, we must do so alongside a sovereign state.
It is not by force of arms that a sovereign state is created, ”explained Emmanuel Macron, thus ruling out any external action by France.
The head of state also considered that the discussions with the Taliban did not prejudge a later recognition.
"Those who have control are the Taliban, in a very practical way we must have these discussions, this does not prejudge recognition", explained the Head of State.
From Erbil
Emmanuel Macron gave an interview to journalist Alison Tassin on the situation in Afghanistan and the region, and its repercussions in France.
The interview with the Head of State took place from Erbil, the capital of the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan.
"As part of his trip this weekend to Iraq for a regional summit co-organized by France around stability and terrorism, the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron will give an exclusive interview to TF1 on site," the channel announced. in a press release.
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