China has expressed renewed concern over the security situation in Afghanistan, warning that terrorist organisations operating in the country continue to pose a serious threat to neighbouring states and regional stability.
According to the report, speaking during a United Nations meeting on Afghanistan, China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Sun Lei, said the capability of militant groups to launch cross-border attacks from Afghan territory was continuing to grow.
Addressing the session on international peace and security, Mr Sun said terrorist organisations based in Afghanistan remained a significant danger to neighbouring countries.
He urged the Taliban authorities to honour their counter-terrorism commitments and take effective and decisive action against all terrorist groups operating within the country.
The Chinese diplomat also called on the international community to maintain close attention to counter-terrorism efforts in Afghanistan, stressing that developments there continue to have important implications for regional and global security.
According to analysts, concerns remain that the Taliban authorities have not fully implemented commitments made under the Doha Agreement regarding counter-terrorism measures.
Some experts argue that militant groups continue to benefit from safe havens inside Afghanistan, raising fears about the risk of cross-border violence.
Analysts also say that terrorism and the trafficking of narcotics continue to contribute to instability in the region, with the proceeds from illicit activities believed to finance armed groups and undermine security beyond Afghanistan’s borders.
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