Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, described his visit to Kabul as crucial for safeguarding Iran's interests and addressing its concerns.
At the end of his trip, Araghchi told reporters that developments in Afghanistan also impact Iran, which is why his country must remain sensitive to Afghanistan’s future, developments, and policies. He added that his visit to Kabul has alleviated some of Tehran's concerns, stating: "We have always been significantly affected by developments in Afghanistan, and therefore it is natural for us to be sensitive to our neighbor's future, its developments, and policies so that we can manage them effectively."
Araghchi also mentioned that there are challenges between the two countries concerning water resources, migrants, border security, and other issues, but he believes these challenges can be managed through dialogue and cooperation. According to him, Afghanistan also has the will to address these challenges.
Regarding Iran's water rights, Araghchi stated: "Both the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister emphasized that Iran’s water rights will be granted based on the Helmand treaty. They even beautifully expressed that, even if there were no treaty, their religious and human duty would require them to provide water to Iran."
Iran's foreign minister visited Kabul on Sunday and met separately with various officials of the Islamic Emirate, including the prime minister, and the acting ministers of foreign affairs, defense, industry, and trade. He also met with members of the Shia Ulema Council of Afghanistan and stressed the need to expand cultural and economic cooperation between the two countries.
"Our behavior and relations with Iran should be reciprocal. In the current situation, we need not only Iran but also other countries and neighbors to come and contribute to Afghanistan's reconstruction," said Mohammad Hanif Karokhail, a political analyst.
Araghchi’s recent visit to Kabul was his first trip to Afghanistan after the Islamic Emirate regained power in the country.
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