{"id":24673,"date":"2026-04-23T20:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/?p=24673"},"modified":"2026-04-23T20:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:30:34","slug":"muttaqi-afghanistan-has-transformed-into-a-stable-country-in-the-region-after-decades-of-instability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/muttaqi-afghanistan-has-transformed-into-a-stable-country-in-the-region-after-decades-of-instability\/","title":{"rendered":"Muttaqi: Afghanistan Has Transformed into a Stable Country in the Region After Decades of InstabilityKabul \u2013 Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated during a sports event in Kabul that Afghanistan has now become a stable country in the region following decades of instability and conflict.The remarks were made at an international sports program held in the capital, attended by representatives from Central Asian countries. Muttaqi described the ties between Afghanistan and its neighboring and regional countries as excellent and brotherly.In his speech, Muttaqi said: \u201cWe have very good relations with our neighboring and regional countries. Especially with Central Asia, which has always stood by our side in every field. We cooperate with each other in politics, economy, and other sectors, and we move forward like brothers. I hope the future of our country and the region will be very bright.\u201dThe senior Afghan official also expressed hope that ongoing tensions in the region would end soon. Regarding the formal recognition of the current Afghan government by regional countries, Muttaqi noted that interactions between Afghanistan and these nations are already official and practical in nature.He added: \u201cIt is this very formality that allows us to cooperate in every field \u2014 in politics, economy, and even sports. We have made significant progress in this regard. If some countries have not yet formally announced recognition, they may do so one day. But even now, all our relations are official.\u201dThis event served not only as a platform for sports and cultural exchange but also highlighted Afghanistan\u2019s efforts to strengthen regional diplomacy and present a positive, constructive image of the country.Afghanistan\u2019s unique geoeconomic position enables it to serve as a vital bridge connecting Central Asia with South and West Asia. Major transit and energy projects, such as the TAPI gas pipeline, remain key priorities in Kabul\u2019s foreign policy.Muttaqi emphasized that the Islamic Emirate\u2019s foreign policy is based on balance, economic centrality, Islamic brotherhood, good neighborliness, mutual respect, and joint cooperation. Central Asian countries hold a special place in this approach.According to recent figures, trade between Afghanistan and Central Asian nations reached approximately $2.7 billion in 2025, showing notable growth compared to previous years. The Afghan government aims to expand this further in the coming years.The Foreign Minister also pointed to shared regional challenges, including border security, counter-narcotics efforts, irregular migration, and organized crime. He stressed that Afghanistan is fully prepared to enhance coordinated cooperation with its northern neighbors to address these issues effectively. He noted that there are currently no significant security problems along the common borders.The presence of Central Asian representatives at the Kabul sports event reflects the depth of practical relations and a mutual desire to expand cooperation across various levels \u2014 political, economic, and cultural.The Islamic Emirate believes that internal stability in Afghanistan contributes directly to regional stability as a whole. In concluding his remarks, Muttaqi reiterated Afghanistan\u2019s readiness to broaden collaboration in all areas and painted a picture of a bright and prosperous future for Afghanistan and its neighbors."},"content":{"rendered":"<h6 style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated during a sports event in Kabul that Afghanistan has now become a stable country in the region following decades of instability and conflict.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n<div style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/Www.bbc.com\">Kabul 24<\/a>: The remarks were made at an international sports program held in the capital, attended by representatives from Central Asian countries. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">Muttaqi described the ties between Afghanistan and its neighboring and regional countries as excellent and brotherly.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">In his speech, Muttaqi said: \u201cWe have very good relations with our neighboring and regional countries. Especially with Central <a href=\"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/over-50-surge-in-rail-fuel-imports-from-russia-and-belarus-to-afghanistan-and-central-asia-in-q1-2026\/\">Asia<\/a>, which has always stood by our side in every field. We cooperate with each other in politics, economy, and other sectors, and we move forward like brothers. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">I hope the future of our country and the region will be very bright.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">The senior Afghan official also expressed hope that ongoing tensions in the region would end soon. Regarding the formal recognition of the current Afghan government by regional countries, Muttaqi noted that interactions between Afghanistan and these nations are already official and practical in nature.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">He added: \u201cIt is this very formality that allows us to cooperate in every field \u2014 in politics, economy, and even sports. We have made significant progress in this regard. If some countries have not yet formally announced recognition, they may do so one day. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">But even now, all our relations are official.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">This event served not only as a platform for sports and cultural exchange but also highlighted Afghanistan\u2019s efforts to strengthen regional diplomacy and present a positive, constructive image of the country.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">Afghanistan\u2019s unique geoeconomic position enables it to serve as a vital bridge connecting Central Asia with South and West Asia. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">Major transit and energy projects, such as the TAPI gas pipeline, remain key priorities in Kabul\u2019s foreign policy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">Muttaqi emphasized that the Islamic Emirate\u2019s foreign policy is based on balance, economic centrality, Islamic brotherhood, good neighborliness, mutual respect, and joint cooperation. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">Central Asian countries hold a special place in this approach.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">According to recent figures, trade between Afghanistan and Central Asian nations reached approximately $2.7 billion in 2025, showing notable growth compared to previous years. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">The Afghan government aims to expand this further in the coming years.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">The Foreign Minister also pointed to shared regional challenges, including border security, counter-narcotics efforts, irregular migration, and organized crime.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"> He stressed that Afghanistan is fully prepared to enhance coordinated cooperation with its northern neighbors to address these issues effectively. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">He noted that there are currently no significant security problems along the common borders.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">The presence of Central Asian representatives at the Kabul sports event reflects the depth of practical relations and a mutual desire to expand cooperation across various levels \u2014 political, economic, and cultural.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\" style=\"direction: ltr; color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\" style=\"color: black; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif;\">The Islamic Emirate believes that internal stability in Afghanistan contributes directly to regional stability as a whole. In concluding his remarks, Muttaqi reiterated Afghanistan\u2019s readiness to broaden collaboration in all areas and painted a picture of a bright and prosperous future for Afghanistan and its neighbors.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated during a sports event in Kabul that Afghanistan has now become a stable country in the region following decades of instability and conflict. 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Muttaqi described the ties between Afghanistan and its neighboring and regional countries as excellent and brotherly.In his speech, Muttaqi said: \u201cWe have very good relations with our neighboring and regional countries. Especially with Central Asia, which has always stood by our side in every field. We cooperate with each other in politics, economy, and other sectors, and we move forward like brothers. I hope the future of our country and the region will be very bright.\u201dThe senior Afghan official also expressed hope that ongoing tensions in the region would end soon. Regarding the formal recognition of the current Afghan government by regional countries, Muttaqi noted that interactions between Afghanistan and these nations are already official and practical in nature.He added: \u201cIt is this very formality that allows us to cooperate in every field \u2014 in politics, economy, and even sports. We have made significant progress in this regard. If some countries have not yet formally announced recognition, they may do so one day. But even now, all our relations are official.\u201dThis event served not only as a platform for sports and cultural exchange but also highlighted Afghanistan\u2019s efforts to strengthen regional diplomacy and present a positive, constructive image of the country.Afghanistan\u2019s unique geoeconomic position enables it to serve as a vital bridge connecting Central Asia with South and West Asia. Major transit and energy projects, such as the TAPI gas pipeline, remain key priorities in Kabul\u2019s foreign policy.Muttaqi emphasized that the Islamic Emirate\u2019s foreign policy is based on balance, economic centrality, Islamic brotherhood, good neighborliness, mutual respect, and joint cooperation. Central Asian countries hold a special place in this approach.According to recent figures, trade between Afghanistan and Central Asian nations reached approximately $2.7 billion in 2025, showing notable growth compared to previous years. The Afghan government aims to expand this further in the coming years.The Foreign Minister also pointed to shared regional challenges, including border security, counter-narcotics efforts, irregular migration, and organized crime. He stressed that Afghanistan is fully prepared to enhance coordinated cooperation with its northern neighbors to address these issues effectively. He noted that there are currently no significant security problems along the common borders.The presence of Central Asian representatives at the Kabul sports event reflects the depth of practical relations and a mutual desire to expand cooperation across various levels \u2014 political, economic, and cultural.The Islamic Emirate believes that internal stability in Afghanistan contributes directly to regional stability as a whole. In concluding his remarks, Muttaqi reiterated Afghanistan\u2019s readiness to broaden collaboration in all areas and painted a picture of a bright and prosperous future for Afghanistan and its neighbors. - Kabul24<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated during a sports event in Kabul that Afghanistan ha\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/muttaqi-afghanistan-has-transformed-into-a-stable-country-in-the-region-after-decades-of-instability\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Muttaqi: Afghanistan Has Transformed into a Stable Country in the Region After Decades of InstabilityKabul \u2013 Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated during a sports event in Kabul that Afghanistan has now become a stable country in the region following decades of instability and conflict.The remarks were made at an international sports program held in the capital, attended by representatives from Central Asian countries. Muttaqi described the ties between Afghanistan and its neighboring and regional countries as excellent and brotherly.In his speech, Muttaqi said: \u201cWe have very good relations with our neighboring and regional countries. Especially with Central Asia, which has always stood by our side in every field. We cooperate with each other in politics, economy, and other sectors, and we move forward like brothers. I hope the future of our country and the region will be very bright.\u201dThe senior Afghan official also expressed hope that ongoing tensions in the region would end soon. Regarding the formal recognition of the current Afghan government by regional countries, Muttaqi noted that interactions between Afghanistan and these nations are already official and practical in nature.He added: \u201cIt is this very formality that allows us to cooperate in every field \u2014 in politics, economy, and even sports. We have made significant progress in this regard. If some countries have not yet formally announced recognition, they may do so one day. But even now, all our relations are official.\u201dThis event served not only as a platform for sports and cultural exchange but also highlighted Afghanistan\u2019s efforts to strengthen regional diplomacy and present a positive, constructive image of the country.Afghanistan\u2019s unique geoeconomic position enables it to serve as a vital bridge connecting Central Asia with South and West Asia. Major transit and energy projects, such as the TAPI gas pipeline, remain key priorities in Kabul\u2019s foreign policy.Muttaqi emphasized that the Islamic Emirate\u2019s foreign policy is based on balance, economic centrality, Islamic brotherhood, good neighborliness, mutual respect, and joint cooperation. Central Asian countries hold a special place in this approach.According to recent figures, trade between Afghanistan and Central Asian nations reached approximately $2.7 billion in 2025, showing notable growth compared to previous years. The Afghan government aims to expand this further in the coming years.The Foreign Minister also pointed to shared regional challenges, including border security, counter-narcotics efforts, irregular migration, and organized crime. He stressed that Afghanistan is fully prepared to enhance coordinated cooperation with its northern neighbors to address these issues effectively. He noted that there are currently no significant security problems along the common borders.The presence of Central Asian representatives at the Kabul sports event reflects the depth of practical relations and a mutual desire to expand cooperation across various levels \u2014 political, economic, and cultural.The Islamic Emirate believes that internal stability in Afghanistan contributes directly to regional stability as a whole. 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Muttaqi described the ties between Afghanistan and its neighboring and regional countries as excellent and brotherly.In his speech, Muttaqi said: \u201cWe have very good relations with our neighboring and regional countries. Especially with Central Asia, which has always stood by our side in every field. We cooperate with each other in politics, economy, and other sectors, and we move forward like brothers. I hope the future of our country and the region will be very bright.\u201dThe senior Afghan official also expressed hope that ongoing tensions in the region would end soon. Regarding the formal recognition of the current Afghan government by regional countries, Muttaqi noted that interactions between Afghanistan and these nations are already official and practical in nature.He added: \u201cIt is this very formality that allows us to cooperate in every field \u2014 in politics, economy, and even sports. We have made significant progress in this regard. If some countries have not yet formally announced recognition, they may do so one day. But even now, all our relations are official.\u201dThis event served not only as a platform for sports and cultural exchange but also highlighted Afghanistan\u2019s efforts to strengthen regional diplomacy and present a positive, constructive image of the country.Afghanistan\u2019s unique geoeconomic position enables it to serve as a vital bridge connecting Central Asia with South and West Asia. Major transit and energy projects, such as the TAPI gas pipeline, remain key priorities in Kabul\u2019s foreign policy.Muttaqi emphasized that the Islamic Emirate\u2019s foreign policy is based on balance, economic centrality, Islamic brotherhood, good neighborliness, mutual respect, and joint cooperation. Central Asian countries hold a special place in this approach.According to recent figures, trade between Afghanistan and Central Asian nations reached approximately $2.7 billion in 2025, showing notable growth compared to previous years. The Afghan government aims to expand this further in the coming years.The Foreign Minister also pointed to shared regional challenges, including border security, counter-narcotics efforts, irregular migration, and organized crime. He stressed that Afghanistan is fully prepared to enhance coordinated cooperation with its northern neighbors to address these issues effectively. He noted that there are currently no significant security problems along the common borders.The presence of Central Asian representatives at the Kabul sports event reflects the depth of practical relations and a mutual desire to expand cooperation across various levels \u2014 political, economic, and cultural.The Islamic Emirate believes that internal stability in Afghanistan contributes directly to regional stability as a whole. In concluding his remarks, Muttaqi reiterated Afghanistan\u2019s readiness to broaden collaboration in all areas and painted a picture of a bright and prosperous future for Afghanistan and its neighbors. - Kabul24","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/muttaqi-afghanistan-has-transformed-into-a-stable-country-in-the-region-after-decades-of-instability\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/muttaqi-afghanistan-has-transformed-into-a-stable-country-in-the-region-after-decades-of-instability\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2-1_2.jpg","datePublished":"2026-04-23T15:30:34+00:00","description":"Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated during a sports event in Kabul that Afghanistan ha","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/muttaqi-afghanistan-has-transformed-into-a-stable-country-in-the-region-after-decades-of-instability\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/muttaqi-afghanistan-has-transformed-into-a-stable-country-in-the-region-after-decades-of-instability\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/muttaqi-afghanistan-has-transformed-into-a-stable-country-in-the-region-after-decades-of-instability\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2-1_2.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2-1_2.jpg","width":440,"height":295},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/muttaqi-afghanistan-has-transformed-into-a-stable-country-in-the-region-after-decades-of-instability\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Muttaqi: Afghanistan Has Transformed into a Stable Country in the Region After Decades of InstabilityKabul \u2013 Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated during a sports event in Kabul that Afghanistan has now become a stable country in the region following decades of instability and conflict.The remarks were made at an international sports program held in the capital, attended by representatives from Central Asian countries. Muttaqi described the ties between Afghanistan and its neighboring and regional countries as excellent and brotherly.In his speech, Muttaqi said: \u201cWe have very good relations with our neighboring and regional countries. Especially with Central Asia, which has always stood by our side in every field. We cooperate with each other in politics, economy, and other sectors, and we move forward like brothers. I hope the future of our country and the region will be very bright.\u201dThe senior Afghan official also expressed hope that ongoing tensions in the region would end soon. Regarding the formal recognition of the current Afghan government by regional countries, Muttaqi noted that interactions between Afghanistan and these nations are already official and practical in nature.He added: \u201cIt is this very formality that allows us to cooperate in every field \u2014 in politics, economy, and even sports. We have made significant progress in this regard. 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He noted that there are currently no significant security problems along the common borders.The presence of Central Asian representatives at the Kabul sports event reflects the depth of practical relations and a mutual desire to expand cooperation across various levels \u2014 political, economic, and cultural.The Islamic Emirate believes that internal stability in Afghanistan contributes directly to regional stability as a whole. 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