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Muttaqi: Afghanistan’s UN representation ‘right of Afghans,’ responsibility of IEA
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has said that Afghanistan’s representation at the United Nations is both the responsibility of the Islamic Emirate and a right of the Afghan people.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Muttaqi made the remarks during a meeting with UNAMA chief Georgette Gagnon where the two sides discussed the upcoming UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan as well as other related issues.
The ministry said Muttaqi described Afghanistan’s participation in the United Nations and other international bodies as important for strengthening and expanding engagement between Afghanistan and the international community.
During the meeting, Gagnon stressed the need for greater international engagement with Afghanistan and continued cooperation in different sectors.
The ministry added that both sides emphasized expanding humanitarian cooperation, strengthening mutual engagement, and improving coordination through joint working committees.