FAO Representative in Afghanistan Richard Trenchard said agrifood businesses had shown potential to grow and create jobs despite difficult conditions.
Eric Beaume, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation, said the contribution reflects the EU’s continued commitment to Afghan communities, particularly women, children and vulnerable rural...
At least 97 people have died and 331 have been injured, while more than 12,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed.
The organisation, which has worked in Afghanistan since 1976, currently operates programmes in nine provinces and works with partners in another 11.
FAO assessed current conditions and prospects using climate forecasts, remote-sensing data and consultations with farming communities across all 34 provinces.
According to ministry spokesperson Shir Mohammad Hatami, the visit aims to expand scientific, technical and research cooperation between the two countries.
At the end of the meeting, the Secretary General of the Norwegian Committee thanked the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan for its cooperation.
For his part, Deputy Prime Minister Khodjayev reaffirmed Uzbekistan's commitment to continuing cooperation with Afghanistan, pledging support for investment.
Children under the age of two are the hardest hit, accounting for 83 percent of severe acute malnutrition cases and 77 percent of moderate acute malnutrition...
The report said the Afghan side requested India’s support to improve wheat productivity through advanced seed technologies and research collaboration.
During the visit, Omari is expected to hold talks with representatives from India's Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, senior government officials and private sector stakeholders.
UNOCHA reiterated that sustained international support is critical to preventing further deterioration of living conditions for vulnerable families across Afghanistan.
The minister also said the government is pursuing policies to increase domestic agricultural production and reduce dependence on imports.
WFP officials were forced to seek alternative routes to ensure the food reached vulnerable children without significant delays.
The meeting comes as the UN Security Council prepares to renew UNAMA’s mandate before its expiry on 17 June, alongside its quarterly briefing on Afghanistan.
Households in Afghanistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka are among the most seriously affected and face mounting pressure due to higher fuel costs, food price spikes, income...
According to WFP, an additional 2.3 million people in Afghanistan have been pushed into acute hunger since the crisis began nearly 100 days ago.
Spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, said the government has developed broad and practical plans aimed at reducing the impacts of climate change.
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned that persistent funding shortfalls have sharply reduced supplies of specialized nutritional food crucial for treating malnourished women and children.
Humanitarian agencies said they are continuing to work closely with local communities to ensure aid reaches those most in need.
| Country | Selling in AFS | |
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| 1 USD |  | 65.55 |
| 1 EUR |  | 74 |
| 1 PND |  | 86.60 |
| 1 AED |  | 17.19 |
| 1 TRY |  | 1.32 |
| 1000 INR |  | 734 |
| 1000 IRR |  | 0.28 |
| 1000 PKR |  | 226 |
