UNAMA stressed that Afghanistan’s authorities must take steps to align with international human rights obligations, calling this not only a legal duty but a practical path...
During the meeting, the UNDP delegation proposed forming a joint committee with the ministry to improve coordination and accelerate responses to the challenges facing returnees.
Minister Azizi welcomed Kazakhstan’s growing engagement, noting Afghanistan’s interest in attracting Kazakh investment in agriculture, energy, transport, mining, and construction.
The ministry said this development marks an important step in expanding transit and economic cooperation between Afghanistan and neighboring countries.
Yadav previously led the Indian Technical Mission in Kabul for a year, where he played a key role in coordinating India’s humanitarian assistance and development projects...
The meeting concluded with an agreement to sustain working-level dialogue and joint initiatives aimed at fostering peace, sustainable development, and connectivity across Central and South Asia.
Shaheen described India’s decision as both “important and needed” for advancing relations across multiple sectors, including trade, development, and diplomacy.
The UN agency stressed that improving living conditions in Afghan cities will not only benefit local communities but also contribute to broader regional stability and development.
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov called the withholding of international aid to Afghanistan “inhumane” and urged the release of more than $9 billion in frozen Afghan assets.
Officials said the approved measures have been submitted to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan for final approval.
On the humanitarian front, Geng appealed to traditional donors to increase funding and “stop politicizing humanitarian relief.”
Officials believe this initiative will play a critical role in improving farmers’ livelihoods, reducing dependency on foreign markets, and boosting Afghanistan’s overall agricultural economy.
Officials say the talks will also explore ways to promote stability and development in Afghanistan, which remains central to regional peace and economic integration.
Senator Rahman called the matter “significant and urgent,” noting that reactivation of the border would benefit both trade volumes and local economies.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday highlighted the critical role of a newly established UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central...
Work has officially begun on 35 development projects in the districts of Dangam, Shultan, Khas Kunar, Marawara, Sarkano, and Nari in Kunar province. These districts are...
UNAMA Chief Otunbayeva acknowledged the critical role of microfinance in promoting economic resilience and job creation.
Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has met with Chen Xiaodong, Director of China’s International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA),...
The World Bank report revealed that Afghanistan’s trade deficit surged by 54 percent in 2024, reaching $9 billion, which represents 45 percent of the country’s gross...
The National Procurement Commission on Saturday approved contracts for 17 projects worth approximately 3 billion afghanis. The commission chaired by Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs...
