G7 to Moot Economic Future of De-Facto Taliban Regime
The Group of Seven will primarily focus on the economic ties with the Taliban. Any embargoes on Afghanistan from the economic giants could prove to be disastrous for the Taliban rule
The leaders of Group of Seven (G7) will meet virtually today and it can bring new challenges for the Taliban.
The leaders of the G7 which include the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Italy, France, Germany, Canada, and Japan will mull on a joint plan of action against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan including sanctions and recognition of their rule.
G7 will primarily focus on the economic ties with the Taliban. Banks and other business activities haven’t been restored in major economic hubs in Afghanistan after over a week of takeover.
Any embargoes from the economic giants could prove to be disastrous for the de-facto regime as well as the country itself.
According to media reports, UK is possibly going to push other group members to put sanctions on the militant group that has gained control over Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the foreign forces.
Meanwhile, the de-facto rulers of Afghanistan have warned against extension in the deadline of the foreign troops which is August 31.
Taliban Spokesperson Suhail Shaheen said on Monday that the extension in the complete pullout date will be deemed as extending occupation which will have consequences.
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The statement has come at a time when G7 leaders are meeting to settle on a unified plan against the Taliban who have so far given a safe passage to the foreign troops for evacuation.
The situation at the Kabul Airport amid the withdrawal has not normalized yet as the people are rushing to get a flight from Afghanistan, fearing a bleak future if they stay in their native country.
Another challenge for the Taliban is the eruption of fights between the militia and the Northern Alliance challenging their rule in Panjshir Valley.
The valley is some 150 kilometers (kms) away from Kabul and has never been captured by the Taliban even when they ruled Afghanistan between 1996-2001.
The Taliban, on the other hand, have shown their desire to establish economic and trade ties with all countries including the US.
