Scott Morrison called for increased international pressure on the Taliban to avoid a humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan after it was revealed that more than 100,000 civilians have applied for resettlement in Australia.
- Prime Minister Scott Morrison called on the Italian PM . participated in the virtual summit organized by
- He calls on world leaders to maintain diplomatic pressure on Taliban
- Humanitarian crisis fears after controversial US withdrawal
- He said that Afghanistan cannot become a safe haven for terrorists.
- 100,000 Afghan nationals seek humanitarian visas from Australia
Australia urges countries to continue international support Afghanistan citizens living under Taliban Rules after an overnight meeting of G20 leaders.
Prime minister Scott Morrison Participated in the virtual summit organized by the Italian Prime Minister.
Mr Morrison urged leaders to maintain international diplomatic pressure on the Taliban to fulfill commitments made after the takeover of Afghanistan earlier this year.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison participated in the virtual summit hosted by the Italian Prime Minister.
The leaders agreed to work together to avoid a humanitarian disaster in the country, with the European Union pledging more than a billion euros ($A1.57 billion) in aid packages.
A readout of the meeting said the leaders were deeply concerned about the crisis facing the country and stressed on continued humanitarian support.
“They demand that the Taliban allow unhindered access to aid workers, especially upholding the human rights of women and girls, so that those who wish to leave are able to do so,” the readout said.
A Senate inquiry earlier this week revealed 100,000 Afghan nationals have sought humanitarian visas from Australia with 26,000 applications in the past seven weeks.
Australia has evacuated 4,100 people from Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover in August.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said the leaders were deeply concerned about the crisis in Afghanistan
The G20 meeting also called on the Taliban not to allow Afghanistan to become a safe haven for terrorists.
The readout said, “Many (leaders) called for a unified stance, especially on the messages to the Taliban, and many mentioned that they would have to deal with the Taliban in order to make things happen, but this is not recognized.” “
Mr Morrison said before the meeting that Afghanistan needed a coordinated approach of leaders.
“I stand with the G20 members in supporting international agencies that deliver much-needed humanitarian aid to the grassroots,” he said.
‘Australia is committed to helping Afghanistan build a stable and secure future.’
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