EU Foreign Ministers Hold Video Conference to Discuss Afghanistan Situation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Foreign ministers of the European Union (EU) member states will hold a video conference on the 17th (local time) to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.

Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, who oversees EU foreign policy, announced on Twitter the day before that after close contact with partner countries over the past few days and hours, he decided to convene an extraordinary video meeting of EU foreign ministers for an initial assessment of the situation.

Representative Josep Borrell said, "Afghanistan is at a crossroads," adding, "The safety and well-being of Afghan citizens and international security are at stake."

In Afghanistan, following the recent withdrawal of international allied forces including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, the Islamic armed group Taliban has rapidly expanded its influence, completely taking control of Afghanistan and preparing to launch a new government.

European countries are hastily evacuating and withdrawing their embassy staff, nationals, and local employees stationed in Afghanistan.

Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), is also scheduled to hold a press briefing on the same day to explain the situation in Afghanistan.

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