Afghan FM meets EU envoy to discuss latest developments

EU Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas Nicholson met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), and stressed the need to continue efforts to improve the economic and education situation in the country.

Nicholson, who met Muttaqi in Kabul on Sunday, also discussed the need for safe working conditions for the people and security issues.

He also said continued dialogue was needed to solve the country’s problems.

Following the meeting, Muttaqi said that there would be no threat to others from Afghanistan.

Muttaqi also spoke with the EU special envoy on achievements such as ensuring security and their strong will to improve the living conditions of all Afghans.

Both sides stressed the need to strengthen cooperation between Afghanistan and the European Union.

The EU recently called on the Islamic Emirate to ensure the security of all Afghan citizens.

The European Union has said that all Afghans, including ethnic and religious minorities, deserve to live in security and with full respect for their human rights and fundamental freedoms.