The Center for Strategic Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul has said that intensifying tensions in between India and Pakistan is having an unfavorable impact on Afghanistan and the area and will continue to do so if a resolution is not discovered.
At a conference, to go over the circumstance, officials from the center stated they did not think the 2 nuclear-armed countries would go to war, but would find an option to the problem.
Based upon a statement provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Noor Ahmad Noor, the Director of the First Political Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated in the meeting that steps taken by India and Pakistan following the recent attack on travelers in Kashmir, have impacted the whole area, specifically Afghanistan.
He mentioned that the closure of the Wagah border crossing has actually substantially affected Afghanistan’& rsquo; s trade with India.
Noor stressed that Afghanistan has commonalities and positive engagement with both countries and does not favor war between them.
Economists say that Kabul has repeatedly fallen victim to stress in between Islamabad and New Delhi, and that the Islamic Emirate ought to deal with alternative trade routes –-- specifically air corridors and Iran’& rsquo; s Chabahar Port.
Abdul Hadi Farhang, an economic expert, said: “& ldquo; The closure of the Wagah border has a huge effect on the Afghan economy.
Of course, Afghanistan has actually constantly been a victim of stress between India and Pakistan, and these nations do not think that Afghanistan has actually constantly been at peace [with them] and looking for peace and has actually constantly maintained its policy of neutrality.” & rdquo; The escalation of tensions affects not only Afghanistan however the entire region; however, experts think that the establishment of a nationwide federal government with a non-violent policy in Pakistan will put an end to local disputes.
Stress between India and Pakistan have actually intensified following the killing of 26 travelers in Indian-administered Kashmir last month.
Mohammad Isa Ishaqzai, an international relations specialist, stated: “& ldquo; It is really essential that the national and liberation forces of Pakistan develop a national federal government that respects both the life, liberty, and equality of its citizens and the territorial integrity and self-reliance of its neighbors.
A sensible policy, non-violence, and a sensible policy based upon nationwide interests and global law can solve local disputes.” & rdquo; Meanwhile, authorities of the Chamber of Commerce and Investment met with Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to go over transit issues dealt with by Afghan traders in Pakistan.
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