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Ministry of Education honors Afghan math prodigy, Samiullah
The Ministry of Education of Afghanistan has honored Samiullah, a remarkably gifted child from Logar province, in a special ceremony held in Kabul. The young student has drawn national attention for his extraordinary talent in mathematics, earning recognition as one of the country’s most promising young minds.
Officials from the Ministry praised Samiullah’s sharp intellect and problem-solving abilities, likening his mathematical skills to that of a human calculator. His natural talent has not only impressed educators but has also reignited public interest in supporting gifted students across Afghanistan.
Sebghatullah Waseel, Deputy Minister for Finance and Administration at the Ministry of Education, stated: “In other parts of the world, there are specialized schools for students like Samiullah, designed to nurture and develop their unique abilities. After months of preparation, we will soon inaugurate the Syed Jamaluddin Afghani Model High School, where talented students from across the country can receive exceptional and focused education to become contributors to Afghanistan and the broader Islamic world.”
Abdulwali Sadat, Head of the Ministry’s Department for Talent Evaluation, added: “We are proud to celebrate this young boy’s outstanding abilities. Organizing this ceremony is a reflection of our deep commitment to recognizing and fostering the talents that lie within Afghanistan’s youth.”
During the event, speakers highlighted the importance of balancing religious education with modern sciences to ensure national growth and progress. Participants emphasized that the development of scientific talent is critical for Afghanistan’s future.
Officials also noted that targeted programs are already being implemented to support gifted students and scientific achievers. Events like this, they said, are just one part of broader efforts to encourage excellence and inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers in the country.
Sadin Ayyıldız, the new head of Turkey’s diplomatic mission in Kabul, met in an introductory visit with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, to discuss the development of bilateral relations between the two countries.
During the meeting, Ayyıldız described relations between Afghanistan and Turkey as positive and emphasized the expansion of cooperation in economic and health fields, the Afghan Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
Muttaqi also wished Ayyildiz success, described Turkey as a close friend of Afghanistan, and assessed bilateral relations as being on a path of progress.
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Afghan, Indonesian sports officials discuss expanding cooperation
Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.
Ahmadullah Wasiq, head of Afghanistan’s National Olympic and Physical Education Committee, met Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Taufiq Hidayat, during an official visit to Indonesia held alongside the Asian Cup competitions.
The talks focused on strengthening sports cooperation, including improving access for Afghan athletes living in Indonesia to local leagues and training camps.
Hidayat described the meeting as a positive step toward closer sporting ties and stressed the need for continued engagement.
Afghanistan’s ambassador to Indonesia, Saadullah Baloch, also attended the meeting, highlighting the role of sports diplomacy in bilateral relations. Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.
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UNAMA: Afghanistan ranks among highest for explosive ordnance casualties
UNAMA stressed that greater awareness and coordinated action are essential to saving lives and improving safety across Afghanistan.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned that Afghanistan is the world’s third most affected country in terms of casualties from explosive ordnance, with landmines and unexploded remnants of war still widespread.
UNAMA said children account for around 80 percent of victims, many of whom are injured or killed while playing near unexploded devices.
The mission reaffirmed its support for funding NGOs involved in mine clearance and community awareness, noting that these groups work daily to remove deadly remnants of conflict and educate communities about the risks.
UNAMA stressed that greater awareness and coordinated action are essential to saving lives and improving safety across Afghanistan.
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