Japanese Ambassador Kenichi Masamoto reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to continuing cooperation and assistance to Afghanistan in different fields.
Residents said the storms and hail have caused serious damage to their livestock, worsening economic hardships for many families in the area.
In addition, around 10 million children and mothers benefited from essential nutrition services and supplies aimed at preventing malnutrition.
Aylieff warned that if the situation continues, it could lead to widespread hunger, particularly among children, and may even result in preventable deaths.
Speaking at the meeting, Ugolini confirmed Italy’s continued role as a donor country, with a focus on addressing basic needs and supporting livelihoods across Afghanistan.
Afghanistan remains one of the most heavily contaminated countries in the world with landmines and unexploded remnants of war.
Lindsay welcomed Afghanistan’s stated commitment to peace and said messages aimed at confidence-building had been conveyed to Pakistani officials.
Before joining the United Nations in 1992, he worked with an international non-governmental organization in Haiti and Ethiopia.
Additional assistance will focus on providing hygiene kits, access to safe drinking water and primary healthcare services to affected populations.
Humanitarian agencies said they are continuing to work closely with local communities to ensure aid reaches those most in need.
Afghanistan is 'no longer viewed exclusively as a source of risks, but increasingly as a space of opportunities, especially from Central Asia’s perspective'.
The shipment includes food supplies, clothing, and other essential items. The aid was transported in 42 trucks and is valued at approximately $500,000.
Provinces in the north, northeast, and parts of central Afghanistan have been among the hardest hit, with entire villages affected by sudden surges of water.
The findings underline the importance of sustained humanitarian engagement to address the evolving needs of communities affected by the conflict.
Dujarric also highlighted a 5.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the Hindu Kush region on Sunday, causing additional casualties and damage, including in Kabul and nearby areas.
Sharafat Zaman, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate, announced the establishment of over 400 health centers in remote areas.
Tragically, two people, including a five-year-old child, lost their lives in Daman district as a result of the floodwaters.
The assistance, provided ahead of Eid al-Fitr, is intended to support vulnerable communities while reinforcing ties between the neighboring countries.
WFP said it will also distribute specialized nutrition products for children as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women to help address rising malnutrition.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has previously criticized UNAMA’s activities, claiming that the mission's reports misrepresent the situation in Afghanistan.
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