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Despite criticism of the Taliban, Merkel insists on aid for Afghanistan
Despite the criticism of the radical Islamic Taliban government, Chancellor Angela Merkel insisted on helping the country after a G20 switch on Afghanistan. The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank also have a duty, said Merkel on Tuesday in Berlin: “I don’t think we all benefit if the entire currency system collapses or the financial system collapses in Afghanistan, because then humanitarian aid can no longer be provided It is of course always a difficult delimitation, but to watch 40 million people fall into chaos, so to speak, because neither electricity can be supplied nor a financial system exists, that cannot and must not be the goal of the international community of states. ” The Chancellor renewed her criticism that the Taliban had not formed an inclusive government as required. “That is why the issue of recognition of the Taliban is not on the agenda. Nevertheless, there must and should be talks, as is increasingly taking place now. The German side has also been talking to the Taliban for a long time.” Previously, the heads of state and government of the 20 most important economic countries had discussed how to deal with Afghanistan in a video link. According to Merkel, Turkey stressed that humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and neighboring countries also had an impact on migration movements.
Germany wants to help Afghanistan and neighboring countries with 600 million euros this year.