Olis Johnson When convening an emergency meeting of major countries, he promised to “use all humanitarian and diplomatic means” to protect human rights in Afghanistan.
this Prime Minister Will host the leaders of G7 countries and Then And the Secretary-General of the United Nations on Tuesday,
On Monday, on the 10th, it was emphasized that Britain does not want to act alone on Afghanistan. The meeting will provide countries with an opportunity to agree on a unified approach.
The Prime Minister is expected to tell his colleagues that they must meet Britain’s commitment to assist and place those most in need.
The summit is only one week away from the controversial August 31 withdrawal deadline for US President Biden. This is seen as the last hope to persuade Mr. Biden to allow more personnel to evacuate.
According to a US official, Biden is expected to decide within 24 hours whether to extend the deadline. He warned that some White House advisers opposed the extension.
Before the meeting, Mr. Johnson said: “Our first task is to complete the evacuation of our citizens and those Afghans who have helped us in the past 20 years-but as we look forward to the next stage, it is vital that we unite as an international Society and agree to a long-term joint approach.
“This is why I convened an emergency meeting of the Group of Seven-to coordinate our response to the immediate crisis, to reaffirm our commitment to the Afghan people, and to require our international partners to match the commitments of the United Kingdom to support those in need .
“Together with our partners and allies, we will continue to use all humanitarian and diplomatic means to uphold human rights and protect the achievements of the past two decades. This Taliban It will be judged based on their actions rather than their words. “
The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy It is expected that Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States will redouble their commitment to safeguarding the results achieved in Afghanistan over the past 20 years.
In particular, this is expected to include girls’ education and the rights of women and ethnic minorities.
It will also discuss the evacuation of Kabul Airport and the long-term work to ensure a more stable future in Afghanistan.
The meeting will be held by video conference. Prior to this, the Prime Minister chaired the COBR meeting on Monday afternoon, during which the ministers discussed the latest local situation.
