The Taliban on Tuesday warned Turkey against extending its presence in the country when U.S.-led forces leave the country, insisting the decision was “reprehensible”, Daily Sabah reports.
“The decision … is ill-advised, a violation of our sovereignty and territorial integrity and against our national interests,” the group said in a statement.
Drawing on the “historic, cultural, and religious bonds” that Afghanistan shares with Turkey, the Taliban said that the continuation of the “occupations will arouse emotions of resentment and hostility inside our country towards Turkish officials and will damage bilateral ties.”
The statement also urged the Turkish people and politicians “to raise their voices against this decision because it is neither beneficial for Turkey nor Afghanistan, rather it only creates problems and issues between both Muslim nations”, Middle East Monitor says.
