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Muttaqi urges Iran to adopt gradual approach in refugee returns
Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi called on Iran to adopt a more gradual approach to the return of Afghan refugees during a meeting late Thursday with Alireza Bikdeli, Iran’s acting ambassador in Kabul.
According to a statement from the Afghan foreign ministry, Muttaqi expressed concern over the mass deportations of Afghan refugees from Iran amid the summer heat, stating that addressing their challenges under such conditions is extremely difficult.
He requested Bikdeli to raise the issue with senior Iranian officials and proposed the establishment of a structured mechanism that would allow the gradual return of Afghan migrants, so both countries can jointly address issues related to transportation and migrant management.
He also described the ceasefire between Iran and Israel as beneficial for the region and stressed that future developments should be managed in a way that avoids further escalation.
Bikdeli assured Muttaqi that he would convey the concerns about Afghan migrants to the Iranian government and that serious steps would be taken to resolve their issues.
Earlier, Iranian officials had announced that all census cards issued to Afghan migrants were no longer valid, and those lacking legal documents must leave Iran within ten days.
Meanwhile, experts have noted that addressing all the challenges faced by returning migrants will be difficult without the cooperation of host countries and aid organizations.
This comes as the number of returnees from Iran has reportedly exceeded 17,000 per day.
Some recently returned migrants have said they were unable to bring their belongings, household items, or cash with them, which remain in Iran.
According to Iranian authorities, there are currently about 6.1 million Afghan migrants in Iran, of whom 4.1 million do not have legal residency and are required to leave the country.
Sadin Ayyıldız, the new head of Turkey’s diplomatic mission in Kabul, met in an introductory visit with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, to discuss the development of bilateral relations between the two countries.
During the meeting, Ayyıldız described relations between Afghanistan and Turkey as positive and emphasized the expansion of cooperation in economic and health fields, the Afghan Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
Muttaqi also wished Ayyildiz success, described Turkey as a close friend of Afghanistan, and assessed bilateral relations as being on a path of progress.
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Afghan, Indonesian sports officials discuss expanding cooperation
Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.
Ahmadullah Wasiq, head of Afghanistan’s National Olympic and Physical Education Committee, met Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Taufiq Hidayat, during an official visit to Indonesia held alongside the Asian Cup competitions.
The talks focused on strengthening sports cooperation, including improving access for Afghan athletes living in Indonesia to local leagues and training camps.
Hidayat described the meeting as a positive step toward closer sporting ties and stressed the need for continued engagement.
Afghanistan’s ambassador to Indonesia, Saadullah Baloch, also attended the meeting, highlighting the role of sports diplomacy in bilateral relations. Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.
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UNAMA: Afghanistan ranks among highest for explosive ordnance casualties
UNAMA stressed that greater awareness and coordinated action are essential to saving lives and improving safety across Afghanistan.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned that Afghanistan is the world’s third most affected country in terms of casualties from explosive ordnance, with landmines and unexploded remnants of war still widespread.
UNAMA said children account for around 80 percent of victims, many of whom are injured or killed while playing near unexploded devices.
The mission reaffirmed its support for funding NGOs involved in mine clearance and community awareness, noting that these groups work daily to remove deadly remnants of conflict and educate communities about the risks.
UNAMA stressed that greater awareness and coordinated action are essential to saving lives and improving safety across Afghanistan.
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