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Hidden agendas lie behind Ghani’s trip to Saudi: MPs

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11 years ago

March 16, 2015

Last Updated on: October 25, 2022

A number of members in Afghan Parliament criticized president Ghani that president should not have secret talks with the countries of the world and Afghan people should be aware of the agenda of his trips.

Tough no agenda of his trip has been leaked but President Ashraf Ghani arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Sunday and met Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and other Saudi officials to confer on bilateral ties between Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia.

The two parties held wide-ranging talks on a variety of subjects and explored various avenues for cooperation between the two brotherly Muslim nations.

In addition to discussing the possible peace negotiation with the Taliban, both sides called for an enhanced economic cooperation.

But some of Parliament members declared that President Ghani traveled to Saudi with a secret agenda and his trip was not an ordinary trip for Hajj Umrah.

Mirdad Nijrabi, head of internal security commission of Parliament said, “President Ghani’s trip to Saudi was not an ordinary trip. Ghani wants to ask Saudi for help in Afghanistan peace talks because Saudi is a country that supports Taliban and can play an effective role regarding the issue.”

Meanwhile, some of other Parliament members said that people should be aware of President Ghani’s every trips agenda and he should make it clear that the trips have what benefits to the country.

“In the current situation that the cabinet is still not formed completely, President and CEO’s trips are alarming for the people. Afghan people do not realize what hidden agendas lie behind these trips.” Zarmak Padkhabi, member of Parliament said.

It has been scheduled that President Ghani after his trip to Saudi will attend to US senate to have speech about Afghanistan situation and the existence challenges.

Reported by Rafi Sidiqi

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Prime Minister stresses support for returnees and disaster victims in Eid message

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May 27, 2026

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Mohammad Hassan Akhund, in his Eid message, has emphasized stronger support and assistance for returnees and victims of recent floods and earthquakes, saying the Islamic Emirate has worked to help affected families within its available capacity.

He said many of the challenges facing the Muslim world stem from division and self-interest, stressing that unity, cooperation, and solidarity must be strengthened at both individual and societal levels.

The prime minister noted that in recent months millions of migrants have returned to Afghanistan from neighboring countries, while others have been displaced due to natural disasters. He said the authorities have tried to provide assistance to these families to the extent possible.

Mohammad Hassan Akhund also instructed officials to visit families of martyrs, orphans, and people with disabilities during Eid and to listen to public concerns. He further directed security and defense forces to ensure heightened vigilance during the holiday period in order to maintain safety and allow citizens to celebrate Eid in peace.

Eid prayers were also held at the Sapidar Palace in Kabul with the participation of diplomatic representatives and senior officials, while across the country citizens gathered in mosques and open spaces to mark the occasion peacefully.

Residents in various provinces described Eid as a time of reconciliation and unity. A resident of Herat, Hamed, said Eid should be an opportunity to set aside grievances and strengthen bonds of friendship. Another resident, Sultan Ahmad Saber, said Eid is meant to remove divisions, embrace one another, and preserve purity of heart by forgetting past disputes.

In a separate message, former president Hamid Karzai called for the reopening of schools and universities for girls and the creation of job opportunities for women, stressing that Afghanistan’s progress depends on unity, education, and a shared sense of responsibility toward the country.

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Turkmenistan, UNAMA review regional projects to boost Afghanistan’s economy

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May 27, 2026

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Turkmenistan and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) have discussed regional cooperation and major infrastructure projects aimed at supporting Afghanistan’s economic recovery, according to the Turkmen government.

The discussions took place during a meeting between Pavel Yershov, the newly appointed head of UNAMA’s office in Herat, and Batyr Yyolov, Turkmenistan’s consul general in Herat, Trend news agency reported.

Both sides emphasized Turkmenistan’s role in promoting stability and economic growth in Afghanistan through regional energy and transport projects, including the TAPI gas pipeline and electricity transmission initiatives.

The meeting also focused on ongoing railway development and modernization projects aimed at improving connectivity and trade links between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

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‘We will never bow our heads before infidels,’ says IEA Supreme Leader

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May 27, 2026

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Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate, has said that the Islamic Emirate would not compromise on Islam or Islamic law with any country or group, but remains ready to engage with the international community within the framework of Sharia.

In his Eid al-Adha sermon at the Eidgah in Kandahar, Akhundzada said Afghans are prepared to endure economic hardships and external pressure, but “will not bow to infidels” or abandon their religious values. “The world should not expect us to compromise on the religion of Allah or give up our faith,” he said.

The Supreme Leader also stressed the importance of unity and preventing discord, saying solidarity among the people is essential for maintaining peace and preventing conflict in the country.

“I do not protect myself with the lives of the people; I protect the people with my own life,” he said. “I stood for unity, harmony and peace among the people so that war and discord would not return, and I remain committed to that.”

Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada also referred to the amnesty announced for former government officials and urged them to return to Afghanistan and live without fear. He said the country belongs to all Afghans and that everyone has the right to live in their homeland.