The leader of the Afghan Taliban has issued a public statement.

The leader of the Afghan Taliban, Ahongzada, said in a statement on the 16th that Afghanistan "has reached a stage of victory, overall security and stability." The statement said that the Afghan people have reached a stage of victory, overall security, and stability through sacrifice, patience, and perseverance, and all parties should not interfere in Afghanistan's internal affairs. Ahongzada also called on the people to unite and support Afghan refugees returning from neighboring countries in the statement.