Acting Minister of National Defense Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid on Sunday told the international community to engage with the Islamic Emirate as it will never succumb to force, money, or begging.Speaking at a ceremony marking Afghanistan&s 105th anniversary of independence from Britain, Mujahid called on the international community to stop putting pressure on the Islamic Emirate.He said that the world should have realized by now that Afghans will never accept interference in their internal affairs.&I am telling all countries, whether they are strong or weak.

Listen carefully, the Afghans will not accept your illegitimate interference.

Never think that Afghans will accept your illegitimate demands.

In this regard, neither your power nor your wealth or begging will have any effect.

You should know Afghans by now,& Mujahid said.&Do not use political or economic pressure.

Enter into talks.

We want relationships based on mutual respect.

We want political and economic relations based on mutual respect even with America and the countries that invaded Afghanistan in 20 years.&We want such ties with the Russians, Chinese, and neighbors as well.

We have no ill will towards anyone.

All come with good intentions.

Our door is open to them,& he said.Meanwhile, Acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani said that the Islamic Emirate does not want Afghanistan to be isolated, but wants positive engagement with the world and is working in this direction.Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi also emphasized that the world is insecure and Afghanistan should not confront the world in such a situation.Abdulsalam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs told the security forces to behave well with the people, and be forceful, courageous and composed against those who try to encroach on Afghanistan&s territory. Related stories:IEA marks 105th anniversary of independence against BritainHaqqani: We are united under one emir&s leadership, we have not fought for powerThe post IEA&s defense minister says Afghans will never accept world&s ‘illegitimate demands& first appeared on Ariana News.