Post #3421

🎙Statement by Permanent Representativeof the Russian Federation to the UN Vassily Nebenzia at UNSC Briefing on Afghanistan(New York, March 9, 2026) 💬Vassily Nebenzia: Contrary to the grim predictions by Western countries, Afghanistan has stood firm after the reckless withdrawal of foreign troops. The Afghan authorities are banking on developing diversified regional cooperation with a view to building an independent and self-reliant state, and this strategy is already yielding tangible results. It is evident that, despite all the difficulties and suffocating sanctions, painstaking work is being underway to resolve the problems accumulated over the years of occupation. However, this is not a swift process. ☝️ A country that has been dependent on international aid for twenty years now needs our collective, non-politicized support more than ever. <...> We note the selfless efforts of humanitarian agencies and their staff: under most difficult conditions, they continue providing assistance to Afghans in need. We call on UNAMA to deal with its direct tasks, namely to intensify efforts to unfreeze assets and promote development. We address Western donors: if you truly want to help the women and girls of Afghanistan not just with words but with deeds, then help create conditions for them to live in a stable and developed country. <...> The Russian Federation does sincerely support the aspirations of the Afghan people to live in a peaceful and prosperous country, free from drugs and terrorism. Stability in the region as a whole largely hinges on how the situation in Afghanistan is developing. We call on the UN to ensure our cooperation with those Afghans who directly represent the real authorities and who indeed bear responsibility for what is happening in the country. 👉 This is the only way to solve the existing problems and make Afghanistan truly reintegrated into the international community. Read in full