An international conference was held in which the foreign ministers of the United States, Japan, and the EU-European Union participated in the situation in Afghanistan, where the insurgent Taliban seized power, and cooperated to realize freedom of movement and protection of women's human rights. I confirmed that I would go.
The conference was held on the 8th by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken with German Foreign Minister Mars, and was attended online by 22 countries including Japan and foreign ministers such as the EU.
After the meeting, Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Mars will hold a press conference together at an air force base in western Germany, and the countries concerned will work together to realize freedom of movement and protection of women's human rights in Afghanistan, where Tullivan has seized power. It was revealed that it was confirmed.
Meanwhile, regarding the announcement of the names of the Taliban's ministers, Blinken said that he "has not reached the standard of inclusiveness," noting that it consists only of Taliban officials and does not include women. "We cannot be optimistic," Foreign Minister Mars said.
"The relationship between us and the international community and the Taliban-led administration depends on their actions," Blinken said, emphasizing that he would make decisions while assessing the Taliban's actions.
On the other hand, China and Russia, which have an influence on the situation in Afghanistan, did not participate in this conference, and it is unclear whether the international community will take a unified response in the future.
Foreign Minister Mogi announces support of about 22 billion yen
During the meeting, Foreign Minister Mogi will continue to cooperate with the countries concerned to make efforts for the safe movement of those who wish to leave Afghanistan, and to prevent terrorism from becoming a hotbed for terrorism in Afghanistan, to take measures against terrorism together with neighboring countries. He pointed out that further efforts and ensuring the safety of those who provide humanitarian assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons are essential.
He explained that he sent Uemura, the government representative in charge of the Middle East region, to Doha, the capital of Qatar, to discuss these issues with the Taliban.
In addition, Minister Mogi said that the cost of providing shelter, drinking water, and food to Afghanistan and neighboring countries to accommodate evacuees will be approximately 22 billion yen, including a new 7.1 billion yen. He announced that he would contribute to the inside.
Another foreign ministers' meeting such as China
According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan hosted the first online meeting on the 8th, attended by foreign ministers from countries bordering Afghanistan.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who attended from China, said, "We welcome the positive attitude of the Taliban since it entered Kabul, including the establishment of a government, counterterrorism measures, and friendly relations with neighboring countries." rice field.
He said that it was most important to take a tolerant policy on the provisional administration by the Taliban and to fight the war on terrorism, and said, "We actively interacted with each ethnic group and group and went externally. We look forward to fulfilling our promises and gaining more international approval. "
In addition, it has announced that it will provide Afghanistan with 3 million doses of the new coronavirus vaccine and foods and medicines worth RMB 200 million (approximately JPY 3.4 billion in Japanese yen).
On the other hand, he told the United States and its allies, "We should be responsible for solving the refugee problem in Afghanistan and provide the necessary compensation to countries that are willing to accept."