Experts to Address Iran-Afghanistan Border Dispute: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian Border Police commander said that calm prevails along the common border with Afghanistan following reports of a skirmish between Iranian and Taliban forces, noting that experts from the two sides are going to handle the issue.
Commenting about the reports of a dispute between Iranian and Afghan border guards and the temporary closure of a border crossing, Commander of Taybad Border Regiment Colonel Mohammad Cheragh said the Taliban border forces had “faced ambiguities” because of unfamiliarity with the border laws and regulations.
Following the negotiations between the border guards of Iran and Afghanistan, it was agreed that the experts on border issues from the two sides would address the case in order to clarify matters and resolve the ambiguities, the commander said.
“Calm prevails at the common border between Iran and Afghanistan with the prospect for peace and friendship,” he stated.
The colonel also underlined that the Iranian Border Police forces are fully prepared to ensure security along the boundaries.
Media reports suggested on Saturday that the disagreement between the two sides emerged when the Taliban wanted to build a road near the Islam Qala-Dogarun border crossing.