UK calls for international cooperation on Afghan evacuation

Britain’s foreign secretary urged the international community on Monday to work together to ensure that Afghans eligible to leave Afghanistan be given passage out of the country.

Dominic Raab made the plea during a high-level meeting chaired by the US that included Qatar, Turkey, NATO and the European Union as well G7 partner nations. He said the Taliban would be judged on their actions rather than words after having made promises and reassurances.

“This afternoon, the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab joined a meeting with counterparts from the US, Canada, the EU, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, NATO, Qatar and Turkey about the situation in Afghanistan,” a statement from the Foreign Office said.

“The Foreign Secretary emphasized the importance of working with like-minded partners on safe passage and exit arrangements for eligible Afghans remaining in the country,” it added.