Afghanistan to host next working groups meeting under UN-led Doha process

Afghanistan is set to host the next meeting of the working groups established under the United Nations-led Doha process.

The development was announced following a meeting in Kabul between the Minister of Interior Affairs of the Islamic Emirate, Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, and a United Nations delegation led by Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs.

During the talks, both sides discussed advancing engagement between Afghanistan and the international community, cooperation in combating narcotics, strengthening economic stability, and addressing restrictions affecting the private sector. Discussions also focused on improving the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance coordinated by the United Nations, according to a statement released by the Interior Ministry.

Minister Haqqani said the Islamic Emirate has taken serious and practical measures to prevent the cultivation, production, and trafficking of narcotics, noting that these efforts have yielded positive results.

The meeting also addressed constructive engagement between the Islamic Emirate and the international community and the expansion of cooperation in light of actual conditions. It was emphasized that mutual respect and realistic cooperation can further strengthen an atmosphere of trust.

The UN delegation praised the current security situation in the country and acknowledged progress made in counter-narcotics efforts. The delegation reaffirmed its commitment to the continuation of humanitarian assistance and emphasized the importance of sustained engagement.

DiCarlo noted that under the third phase of the UN-led Doha process on Afghanistan, the working groups established within this framework are expected to hold their next meeting in Kabul, hosted by Afghanistan.