Argentina’s ambassador to Afghanistan gave his version of the seizure of power

In this sense, Sahores considered that what had happened “It took everyone by surprise. It even had a strong impact on Pakistan, a nation which, according to the diplomat, “has a historic relationship with Afghanistan” and is today one of the nations receiving “waves of refugees”, which “Raises fears of future situations of violence and terrorist attacks” that could be generated.

Analyzing the events of the weekend, Sahores also explained that what happened “was an obvious result”, but, regarding the Taliban advance, he stressed that “No one imagined he was going to pick up this pace.”

According to the Argentine representative, the Taliban quickly succeeded in dominating the country with “little bloodshed because the Afghan army offered no resistance”. “The Afghan forces were very weak and morale was very low”, he limited.

In this context, Sahores also explained that if for the moment the Taliban displayed a “message of openness, with a more pragmatic spirit, of respect for institutions, human rights and social conquest”, we must take take into account that “Experience so far shows that his speech is a bit soft.”

In this sense, he has also been cautious in reflecting that it will be necessary to see what his actions are “now that they have taken power”. “You have to be careful enough, because the promises so far have not been keptthe official remarked, referring to the Taliban.

Finally, he considered that the future of Afghanistan “is a question mark” and repeated that Pakistan “is one of the main actors” whose situation in the neighboring country “is stabilizing”, while ” striving for an agreement between all actors in Afghanistan public life “.

Referring to the situation of the Argentines stranded in Kabul, Sahores assured that the departure of the three people who still remain in Afghan territory is imminent.

The Argentine diplomat confirmed that the Foreign Ministry “is monitoring the situation” and is in “permanent contact” with the three Argentines who remain in the Afghan capital. He also confirmed that out of the four there was, one has already managed to leave this country.

“Today, the airport managed by NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) forces is operational,” said the Argentinian official from neighboring Pakistan.

In this context, he explained that it would be necessary to evacuate “a couple who work for a humanitarian organization, who had tickets on a commercial flight”, which were canceled. The other remaining Argentinian, a UN official, confirmed that he would leave the country on a flight sent by the international organization itself.

For this reason, he said, they are evaluating “different alternatives with countries that have a presence in Kabul” to evacuate them and said international diplomacy seeks to “ensure minimum operating conditions and that integrity diplomatic staff and respected non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working there. “