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163237
Wed, 02/23/2011 - 08:22
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Any Afghan-US treaty will complicate situation: Iran
TEHRAN, Feb.23(MNA) -- Iran voiced concerned over the news that the United States and Afghanistan may sign a strategic treaty.
The conclusion of such a treaty will complicate the situation in the region, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
A strategic treaty between the U.S. and Afghanistan will thwart the peace process in Afghanistan and undermine stability, security, and progress in the country and the region, he stated.
Mehmanparast also expressed hope that the Afghan nation and government would remain vigilant and prevent the realization of foreigners’ wishes.
The United States reportedly plans to set up permanent bases in the war-torn country to keep U.S. troops in Afghanistan beyond the 2014 withdrawal deadline.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has not given a date for finalizing the deal with Washington, but said any long-term partnership would need to be approved by the parliament.
If an agreement is reached on permanent bases, U.S. troops will remain on Afghan soil beyond the planned transfer of security responsibilities by the end of 2014.
The conclusion of such a treaty will complicate the situation in the region, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
A strategic treaty between the U.S. and Afghanistan will thwart the peace process in Afghanistan and undermine stability, security, and progress in the country and the region, he stated.
Mehmanparast also expressed hope that the Afghan nation and government would remain vigilant and prevent the realization of foreigners’ wishes.
The United States reportedly plans to set up permanent bases in the war-torn country to keep U.S. troops in Afghanistan beyond the 2014 withdrawal deadline.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has not given a date for finalizing the deal with Washington, but said any long-term partnership would need to be approved by the parliament.
If an agreement is reached on permanent bases, U.S. troops will remain on Afghan soil beyond the planned transfer of security responsibilities by the end of 2014.
