Zhao Xing, the Chinese Ambassador to Kabul, has invited political deputy prime minister Mawlavi Abdul Kabir to participate in the upcoming Trans-Himalayan Forum meeting.

The Chinese envoy said at a meeting Wednesday with Kabir that Beijing supports the Islamic Emirate in terms of attending international meetings, especially UN Security Council meetings.

Zhao also said China was committed to cooperating with the Islamic Emirate.

Kabir in turn expressed his gratitude for China’s support and cooperation across numerous sectors and said that as a responsible government, the Islamic Emirate is bound by commitments made and tries to play an active role in regional issues and the stability and development of the region.

Kabir also acknowledged China’s support of the Islamic Emirate and said Beijing’s cooperation can bring about positive changes and economic growth in the country.

Torkham commissioner Mullah Abdul Jabbar Hikmat said Thursday the crossing will be closed for the next three days in order for Pakistan border authorities to move into new premises.

He said the crossing has been closed to travelers and to people seeking medical help in Pakistan.

Hikmat appealed to the public not to make their way to the crossing over the next three days.

However, trucks carrying goods will still be able to cross as per usual, in both directions.

Pakistani media has also reported that the crossing will be closed from May 17 to May 19 in order to enable border officials to move into new premises.

Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Administrative Deputy Prime Minister, on Tuesday met with Jorge Moreira Da Silva, the Executive Director of UNOPS.

Hanafi extended a cordial welcome to Da Silva and his delegation, expressing gratitude for the organization’s endeavors and the benevolent contributions of the United Nations toward the people of Afghanistan.

He affirmed the Islamic Emirate’s support for UNOPS initiatives within Afghanistan and reaffirmed the commitment to furnish all requisite resources to facilitate the seamless execution of its projects.

Hanafi called on international aid organizations to cooperate in providing alternative crops to poppy cultivation and to help create job opportunities for Afghan youths.

Da Silva meanwhile told Hanafi that the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is planning to start a new solar driven irrigation system for agricultural land in Afghanistan.