Poland’s envoy and Muttaqi discuss bilateral cooperation

Poland’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Witold Sobkow and Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, met late Tuesday in Kabul and discussed political and economic cooperation, challenges faced by Afghan migrants in Europe, particularly in Poland, and several regional issues.

In a statement issued by the Afghan foreign ministry, Muttaqi stressed the need to increase contact between the foreign ministries of both countries in order to further strengthen bilateral relations.

He added that Islamic Emirate, through its balanced and economy-focused foreign policy, seeks to expand its relations with the international community, and noted that Poland could take advantage of emerging opportunities to invest in various sectors in Afghanistan.

Poland’s special representative, while praising the Islamic Emirate’s achievements in ensuring nationwide security and combating administrative corruption, stated that his country is considering economic investment options in Afghanistan. He also stressed the importance of addressing the challenges facing Afghan migrants.