August 30, 2021
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Turkey relocates its embassy back to Kabul

Turkey officials informed that the country will not assist operations at Kabul airport after NATO’s withdrawal…reports Asian Lite News

The Turkish Embassy in Afghanistan was relocated back to its premises in Kabul after it was temporarily stationed at the Kabul airport, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday.

“Two weeks ago our embassy was temporarily relocated to the Kabul airport. Yesterday, they [embassy staff] returned to their headquarters in the centre of Kabul and resumed their work there. Our plans are to maintain our diplomatic presence in Afghanistan. We are constantly monitoring the development of the security situation and have options ready just in case. Our priority is the safety of our personnel,” Erdogan said as quoted by Turkish NTV broadcaster.

On August 15, the Taliban (a terrorist group, banned in Russia) entered Kabul, which led to the collapse of the US-supported civilian government and the movement gaining control over almost all of Afghanistan.

Meanwhile, Turkey officials informed that the country will not assist operations at Kabul airport after NATO’s withdrawal unless the Taliban agree to the presence of Turkish security at the airport.

These developments came two days after the deadly attack outside the airport. The Taliban have asked Turkey for technical help to run the airport after next Tuesday’s deadline for all foreign military forces to pull out of Afghanistan, The Washington Post reported.

“Our demand is that security should be ensured by Turkey too, through an extensive security team made up of former soldiers, former police, or a fully private firm,” said the Turkish official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

The attack raised doubts about the Taliban’s ability to secure the airport or to keep any Turkish operational staff safe, he added.

The senior official also said talks with the Taliban had been “negatively impacted” by the airport attacks.

“It’s a very serious job and we need to think of security and operation together,” the official said. “Our approach is that even if security is not provided by the Turkish Armed Forces, it should be done by Turkey,” another Turkish official informed.

Earlier on Wednesday, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar had informed that Turkish armed forces have started leaving Afghanistan and the decision has been taken after evaluating the current situation and conditions.

The first plane carried 345 Turkish military staff including civilian personnel. (ANI)

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