Kazakhstan’s special envoy for Afghanistan has warned that leaving Afghanistan in economic, humanitarian, and institutional voids could lead to increased instability and security threats in the country. Yerkin Tukumov, writing in the EuAlive journal, emphasized that continued international engagement with Afghanistan is essential to prevent deeper crises.<\/p>\n
He wrote that decades of experience show that whenever a vacuum emerges in Afghanistan, it is quickly filled by destructive forces. According to him, international cooperation to address challenges such as terrorism, illegal migration, and drug trafficking is vital, and neglecting Afghanistan’s situation could have cross-border consequences.<\/p>\n
Referring to Afghanistan’s humanitarian situation, Tukumov said nearly 29 million people in the country require humanitarian aid. He added that the return of millions of Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan in recent years has placed additional pressure on the economy and public services.<\/p>\n
He noted that about 3.7 million children in Afghanistan suffer from malnutrition and issues such as security, governance, and the rights of women and girls remain primary concerns for the international community. Meanwhile, restrictions imposed by the Taliban administration on women’s education and employment have sparked widespread domestic and international criticism, casting uncertainty over the country\u2019s social future.<\/p>\n
Despite these concerns, Kazakhstan\u2019s special envoy stated that contrary to some initial predictions, Afghanistan has not experienced complete economic and political collapse over the past five years. He claimed government revenues have gradually increased, small and medium enterprises have grown, and industrial parks have been established in major cities.<\/p>\n
Tukumov emphasized that Astana pursues a policy of “pragmatic engagement without recognition” towards the Taliban administration. He stressed that removing the Islamic Emirate from Kazakhstan’s list of banned organizations does not equate to recognizing the Taliban government, and that Kazakhstan follows the decisions of the United Nations Security Council in this regard.<\/p>\n
He also referred to the expanding role of Central Asian countries in economic relations with Afghanistan, stating these nations have become important suppliers of energy and food to Afghanistan, with trade volume between them increasing.<\/p>\n
Tukumov believes education and healthcare are among the most important areas of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union in Afghanistan. He proposed joint efforts in building healthcare centers, implementing medical projects, and providing mobile medical services in remote areas.<\/p>\n
In conclusion, he stressed that humanitarian aid and economic cooperation should not be seen as political concessions but rather as practical tools to prevent future crises and establish lasting stability in Afghanistan. According to him, investment in education, health, and human resource development can lay the foundation for long-term stability in Afghanistan and the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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