The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan summoned the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul to deliver a strong protest note regarding the airstrikes conducted by Pakistani military jet in the Barmal district of Paktika province near the theoretical Durand Line.
The attack by the Pakistani military was categorically condemned, & the Embassy of Pakistan was informed that, while representatives of Pakistan’s civilian government were engaged in dialogues with the Afghan officials in Kabul, the violation of Afghanistan’s airspace & martyring civilians by Pakistani military are perceived as deliberate attempt by certain circles in Pakistan aimed at undermining trust & causing frictions in the relations of the two nations.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, with its longstanding history of defending the country against major powers, strongly rejects any breach of territorial integrity & firmly remains committed to defending Afghanistan’s sovereignty & territorial integrity.
Furthermore, the Pakistani side has been clearly informed that protecting Afghanistan’s national sovereignty is a red line for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, & such actions are viewed highly irresponsible & will inevitably bear repercussions.