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Afghanistan-made sport car ‘back in business’
The designer of Afghanistan’s “Helmet” sports car said on Tuesday that after posting his message on social media last week about suspending work on the vehicle, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) stepped forward to help resolve their problems.
Mohammad Reza Ahmadi, the creator of the sports car, said in a new video message that there had been a “misunderstanding” and that the company’s problems had been resolved.
As such, work on the car is expected to resume soon, he said. Last week Ahmadi said the company had been forced to suspend work due to a lack of financing and growing debt.
“After that video that we published, due to the large debt, the government quickly took action and provided us with a dedicated place, means of transportation, and operating budget so that we can continue our work. Also, coordination was made with the relevant ministries,” Mohammad Reza Ahmadi said in the new video on social media.
In this video, he said there had been a “misunderstanding”due to the “bureaucratic system”.
“I think that the misunderstanding was created from paper [bureaucratic system]. For a while we were victims of paper. However, the bureaucratic system cannot be, nor is it possible for it not to be, the issue is a bit complicated but fortunately paper was removed from our work process,” Ahmadi added.
He also said that work will resume on the car and hopefully between now and Eid al-Adha they will be able to showcase the sports car around the country.
He still expressed hope however that investors will step forward to help.
The sports car made in Afghanistan was exhibited three months ago and was noticed inside and outside of Afghanistan after being on display on the roads of Kabul a few months ago.
This sports car was built by a company called NTOP, and according to officials, it took five years to build at a cost of $60,000.
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US special representative for Afghanistan, has questioned Pakistan’s commitment to the welfare of the Afghan people, citing Islamabad’s policies over the past three decades.
Khalilzad said in a post on X that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif advocated for the rights of Afghan women during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Friday.
Sharif said: “Fundamental rights of the Afghan people — especially women and girls — must be respected.”
Responding to the remarks, Khalilzad said Pakistan’s policies over the past 30 years raise questions about Sharif’s commitment to Afghan welfare.
He cited Pakistan’s support for militant groups against US forces and what he described as the poor treatment of Afghan refugees as examples.
Khalilzad also said Afghanistan and Pakistan need and should have much better relations, adding that “a reset is necessary.”
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Rabab Fatima, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X that Misri underscored the need to keep addressing the humanitarian needs of the Afghan people as a priority.
Misri also appreciated the role of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and reaffirmed India’s continued cooperation with the United Nations on Afghanistan.
The meeting comes as Afghanistan continues to face humanitarian and economic challenges, with international agencies warning of significant needs among the Afghan population.
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi has called for pragmatic and coordinated international engagement with Afghanistan, saying the country’s long-term stability is closely linked to the security and sustainable development of Central Asia.
Speaking during the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday, Tileuberdi said humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan remains essential but alone cannot break the cycle of poverty, displacement and dependency.
He said Kazakhstan supports a “pragmatic, coordinated and step-by-step” approach to international engagement with Afghanistan, with the United Nations playing a central role.
Tileuberdi also said Kazakhstan is working with the UN to operationalize the United Nations Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.
He said the success of the centre should be measured by the results and assistance it delivers to the region.
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