Key Points
- EU Special Envoy Giles Bertrand reaffirms that TTP is a terrorist organisation.
- Highlighted the role of safe havens, training camps, weapons flows and financial support in fuelling instability.
- The EU envoy says preventing Afghan territory from being used against neighbouring countries is the responsibility of the authorities currently exercising power in Afghanistan.
- Remarks reflect growing international concern over TTP activities and support networks inside Afghanistan.
ISLAMABAD: European Union Special Envoy Giles Bertrand has reiterated that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is a terrorist organisation and said authorities in Kabul and Kandahar must take decisive measures to address threats originating from Afghan territory.
In a televised interview, EU Special Envoy Giles Bertrand reaffirmed that TTP is a terrorist organisation and emphasised that authorities in Kabul and Kandahar must take decisive steps to address the threat emanating from Afghan territory.
He stated that the existence of safe havens, training camps, weapons, financial support, and cross-border facilitation are factors contributing to instability and acknowledged that every state has the legitimate right to self-defence against clear terrorist threats.
EU Special Envoy Highlights TTP Safe Havens and Pakistan’s Right to Self-Defense
In a televised interview, EU Special Envoy Giles Bertrand reaffirmed that TTP is a terrorist organization and emphasized that authorities in Kabul and Kandahar must take decisive steps to address… pic.twitter.com/irKCVAh1y7
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According to the X account @War_Analysts, Bertrand’s remarks reinforce the international consensus that TTP is a terrorist organisation responsible for undermining peace and security in the region.
The interview highlights growing concerns over the presence of TTP sanctuaries and support networks inside Afghanistan, stressing the need for decisive action by the authorities in Kabul and Kandahar.
Safe havens, training facilities, weapons flows, and financial support to terrorist elements continue to contribute to instability and violence affecting Pakistan and the wider region.
The EU Special Envoy acknowledged that states possess the legitimate right to defend themselves against clear and imminent terrorist threats, emphasising that counterterrorism responses are rooted in the principle of self-defence.
Bertnard underlined that the responsibility for addressing TTP activities and preventing Afghan territory from being used against neighbouring countries rests with that currently exercising authority in Afghanistan.
The remarks underscore the importance of eliminating safe havens, disrupting logistical and financial support mechanisms, and preventing terrorist elements from exploiting cross-border spaces.
While recognising the right to self-defence, the EU envoy stressed the importance of avoiding civilian casualties and ensuring that efforts against terrorism are conducted responsibly.
The interview reflects increasing international concern over the continued activities of TTP and the need for collective efforts to deny terrorist groups the space and support required to sustain violence.
Bertrand’s comments come amid persistent concerns raised by Pakistan regarding the presence of TTP terrorists and support infrastructure across the border, with Islamabad repeatedly urging the Afghan authorities to prevent the use of their territory against neighbouring countries.
