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Political Deputy PM urges world to implement pledges made at Doha III meeting
He asked the EU envoy to share the real situation of Afghanistan and the Islamic Emirate with the world and the officials of the European Union.
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, on Wednesday emphasized that the Islamic Emirate has fulfilled its commitments to the world, and that pledges made at the third UN-sponsored Doha meeting should be implemented as soon as possible.
Speaking at a meeting with the envoy of the European Union in Kabul, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir said that the policy of the Islamic Emirate is engagement, mutual respect and cooperation. He added that opium cultivation in Afghanistan has been eliminated, corruption has ended, the treatment of drug addicts continues, and no country will face threats from Afghanistan.
He asked the EU envoy to share the real situation of Afghanistan and the Islamic Emirate with the world and the officials of the European Union.
According to a statement released by Arg, in this meeting Rafaella Iodice, the outgoing EU Chargé d’Affaires in Kabul, said that EU envoys have been able to raise a lot of aid for Afghans as a result of the cooperation of the Islamic Emirate.
She also assured him of the EU’s continued assistance and said that the European Union seeks to implement the commitments made at the third meeting in Doha.
Rafaella added that the European Union is ready to assist in the field of education and construction of schools in Afghanistan.
She stated that Afghanistan is moving in a positive direction, and they will try to share the situation of Afghanistan with the members of the European Union.
Separately, Rafaella also met with Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, deputy foreign minister for political affairs.
She said that first she will travel to Qatar to participate in the meeting of the countries’ missions for Afghanistan in Doha, and then she will participate in a meeting with the officials of the European Union in Brussels to discuss Afghanistan.
In the meeting, Stanikzai voiced appreciation of the European Union’s assistance to Afghanistan and assured them of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ cooperation.
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Afghanistan signs 30-year deal for marble mining in Daikundi
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan has signed a 30-year agreement with a private company to extract marble in Daikundi province.
Under the contract, the company will invest AFN 283 million in exploring and mining marble at the “Mesh-Uliya” site, spanning 16.74 square kilometers in central Daikundi.
Hedayatullah Badri, Minister of Mines and Petroleum, stated that the marble will be processed domestically before being exported abroad. He added that the Mesh-Uliya project is expected to create around 200 jobs, and the company is committed to supporting local communities through social initiatives.
Economic experts highlight that such investments, especially those focusing on domestic processing, are crucial for job creation, boosting exports, and strengthening the national economy. Analysts further note that the project will improve local infrastructure, expand social services, and enhance the economic and social well-being of Daikundi residents.
Since the return of the Islamic Emirate to power, efforts to develop Afghanistan’s mining sector have intensified, with multiple contracts signed in areas including cement, copper, iron, and lapis lazuli, involving both domestic and international companies.
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Major fire in Mandawi Kabul market contained, extensive losses prevented
Local shopkeepers said the fire broke out around 4 a.m.
The Ministry of Interior reported that personnel from the General Directorate of Firefighting and Emergency Response successfully prevented the further spread of a fire at Mandawi market on Kabul early Sunday morning.
Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesperson for the ministry, said that the fire destroyed 10 storage facilities and 8 shops. He added that initial losses are estimated at around $700,000, but timely action by firefighting personnel saved property worth approximately $2.2 million.
Qani explained that the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit. He praised the rapid and effective containment operations, which prevented more extensive damage.
Local shopkeepers said the fire broke out around 4 a.m.
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