The European Union has announced €25 million in assistance to the World Food Programme’s Afghanistan office.

According to the EU, the aid will be used to develop climate-resilient projects and strengthen local food systems in Afghanistan.

It will also help create employment opportunities for women and youth, as well as support school nutrition programs.

The EU added that this cooperation will continue to expand opportunities that improve the lives of Afghans.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Turkmenistan’s capital for a two-day visit.

According to TASS, the presidential aircraft of the Rossiya Special Flight Detachment landed near the presidential terminal of Ashgabat International Airport, commonly referred to as the “small bird” for its distinctive design.

During his visit, Putin will attend an international forum titled “Peace and Trust: Unity of Goals for a Sustainable Future” and hold several bilateral meetings.

The Kremlin has confirmed talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, while the Iranian Embassy has announced that a meeting with President Masoud Pezeshkian is also planned.

The Ashgabat forum will also be attended by Turkmen President Serdar Berdymukhamedov, along with the presidents of Armenia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, as well as the prime ministers of Azerbaijan, Hungary, Georgia and Pakistan.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate has denied reports claiming that Afghan dual citizens living abroad are now required to obtain an Afghan visa when returning to their home country.

Zia Ahmad Takal, the ministry’s head of public relations, said in a statement that no new decision has been made in this regard.

According to him, Afghans who travel to Afghanistan with a foreign passport, as before, do not need to obtain a visa if they present proof of their Afghan identity, and they may enter the country without a visa.