Germany calls for continued humanitarian aid and technical engagement with IEA

Germany has called for continued humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and sustained technical engagement with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, while stressing the need to keep the rights of Afghan women and girls high on the international agenda.

Tobias Krause, Germany’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, made the remarks on Saturday in Berlin, emphasizing that the international community must continue addressing Afghanistan’s humanitarian needs while maintaining its focus on the situation of women and girls.

Krause also highlighted the importance of maintaining technical communication with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to facilitate humanitarian programmes and respond to the needs of the Afghan population.

He stressed that international assistance to Afghanistan should continue despite ongoing political and human rights concerns.

The two-day conference, held on Friday and Saturday in Berlin, brought together Afghan and German politicians, experts and other participants to discuss the country’s current situation and future prospects.

Titled “Afghanistan: The End of a Chapter? What Comes Next After Five Years of IEA Rule?”, the conference examined political developments, human rights, the humanitarian crisis, women’s and girls’ rights, and the future of international engagement with Afghanistan.

Participants exchanged views on possible approaches to addressing the country’s challenges and the role of the international community in supporting the Afghan people.

The discussions highlighted the continuing challenge of balancing humanitarian assistance, human rights concerns and diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan’s current authorities.