Remained ministerial nominees to be announced in coming weeks: Abdullah

The chief of executive officer (CEO, Abdullah Abdullah said on Monday that the remaining ministerial nominees will be introduced to Wolesi Jirga in the near future.

Abdullah at the introduction ceremony of the new foreign minister, Salahudin Rabani said that talks are ongoing between the leaders of national unity government to introduce a professional, credible and trustable cabinet to Wolesi Jirga.

Eight new minister including the head of National Security Directorate (NDS) who received votes of confidence by Wolesi Jirga on Monday introduced by national unity government leaders.

“We appreciate the choice of Wolesi Jirga that chose these ministers. It is scheduled that the remaining ministerial nominees to be introduced to the Wolesi Jirga in the coming weeks.” Abdullah noted.

The chief of executive officer also urged the representatives to give the vote of confidence according to the current situation.

Meanwhile, the new minister of foreign, Salahudin Rabani declared to extend Afghanistan’s foreign policy by forming a professional and unity team.

Salahudin Rabani, the new foreign minister said, “Foreign ministry is one of the important and responsible ministries. Now that the nation trust on me, I will try my best to extend the foreign policy and fight against terrorism with the cooperation of region countries.”

Of the twenty five ministries, only eight of them start to work by the leadership of the new ministers. The remained ministries are leading by acting ministers.

However the government of national unity promised to announce the remained ministerial nominees in the coming weeks but now the Wolesi Jirga went into the winter break and it will take longer than a month.

Reported by Nematullah Ahamdi