The European Union foreign policy chief said on Sunday the Taliban government's behaviour up to now was 'not very encouraging', and any economic collapse in Afghanistan would raise the risk of terrorism and other threats.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud hold a joint news conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 3, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed YosriRIYADH, Oct 3 - The European Union foreign policy chief said on Sunday the Taliban government's behaviour up to now was "not very encouraging", and any economic collapse in Afghanistan would raise the risk of terrorism and other threats.
The EU has increased its humanitarian aid to Afghanistan since the Taliban took power, but halted development assistance - a move also taken by other countries and the World Bank."Certainly it's a dilemma. Because if you want to contribute to avoid the collapse of an economy, in a certain way, you can consider supporting the government ... Depending on their behaviour. And their behaviour until now is not very encouraging," Borrell said.
Brussels was also engaging on human rights and voiced hope the dialogue would produce "real results", he added.
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