Afghanistan asks US to act responsibly on deporting Afghan immigrants back home

The Afghan government has requested the United States to exercise caution when deporting Afghan immigrants back to their home country, according to a statement released by the Afghan foreign ministry on Monday. The statement also mentioned that Kabul is open to constructive engagement with Washington on the matter. It was reported on Friday that President Donald Trump's administration plans to deport some Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan, according to a coalition of veterans and advocacy groups.

The Afghan side expressed readiness to engage constructively and on the basis of mutual understanding, taking into consideration the legitimate interests of both parties, as stated by the Afghan Taliban foreign ministry.

Over 150 Afghan immigrants are anticipated to be deported, as reported by the New York Times on Friday. The first flight is expected to depart as early as Monday. The deportations would be facilitated through Pakistan, as the United States is unable to directly arrange deportations to Afghanistan due to the absence of diplomatic ties with the Taliban government.

The Afghan statement emphasized that third countries should not consider citizens of another country as a bargaining chip in exchange for limited temporary concessions or other considerations. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been heightened due to militant attacks, with Islamabad accusing Kabul of harboring militants who carry out cross-border operations. However, Kabul denies these allegations.