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Acting interior minister meets with delegation of Japan in Kabul
Acting Minister of Interior Sirajuddin Haqqani met on Sunday with the delegation of Sasakawa Peace Foundation of Japan in Kabul, the ministry said in a statement.
The delegation included Atsushi Sunami, president of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Tadamichi Yamamoto, former UNSG’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and other members of this organization, read the statement.
Sunami praised the achievements of the Islamic Emirate in various fields, including comprehensive security, and said he hopes that some existing obstacles, including economic problems might be resolved soon.
Sunami added that to solve the problems of Afghanistan, there is a need to hold various meetings between non-governmental organizations and individuals.
He stated that Afghanistan’s problems can be solved by considering different ways, and once they are resolved, the gap between Afghanistan and the world will disappear. The delegation expressed hope for more assistance from Japan through UNAMA for the Afghans.
Sirajuddin Haqqani meanwhile said that Japan has helped Afghans in difficult situations and added that the historical relations between the two countries are positively affected by the deeds of kind and compassionate people like the late Tetsu Nakamura.
Haqqani described the visit of experts from Sasakawa Peace Foundation and similar organizations as positive and said that IEA hopes these organizations would present an actual picture of the country’s situation to others, leading to good political decisions.
“The restrictions imposed by foreigners cause the tragedy of human needs; however, the basic human needs of Afghans should be evaluated separately from the political issues,” Haqqani said.
He added that prolonged political issues can be resolved through dialogue, understanding and bilateral relations.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced that it will continue providing its essential health services to the people of Afghanistan.
In a post on X, the organization, referring to Afghanistan’s health needs, said that over the past year it has been active in various health sectors across the country, ranging from maternal and child care to emergency response, as well as the treatment of patients suffering from tuberculosis and severe injuries.
According to MSF, its teams over the past year have been present at a range of health facilities, including neonatal intensive care units, operating theatres, surgical centers, and specialized tuberculosis treatment wards, where they have delivered life-saving services to patients.
The organization stressed that it will continue ensuring the provision of health services, particularly for needy families and vulnerable communities in remote areas of Afghanistan.
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Japan, currently run by diplomats of the previous government, has announced that it will suspend its operations in Tokyo after the end of January 2026.
In a statement issued on Friday, the embassy said the decision was made after consultations with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in close coordination with Japanese authorities, and in accordance with the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
The embassy added that after January 31, all of its political, economic, cultural, and consular activities will be halted until further notice.
Currently, Shaida Abdali is serving as Afghanistan’s ambassador to Japan.
Sadin Ayyıldız, Chargé d’Affaires of the Turkish Embassy in Kabul, held a courtesy meeting with Zakir Jalali, the Second Political Deputy of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the occasion of the start of his mission.
The Turkish Embassy in Kabul said in a post that the meeting included mutual exchanges of views on bilateral relations.
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