While humanitarian assistance remains vital, Salih said emergency aid alone is no longer sufficient to meet Afghanistan's growing needs.
Muttaqi reiterated his support for polio eradication initiatives and highlighted the need to establish advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment centres.
UNOCHA spokesperson Olga Cherevko said Afghanistan ranks as the world's third most affected country in terms of casualties caused by unexploded ordnance.
UNOCHA reiterated that sustained international support is critical to preventing further deterioration of living conditions for vulnerable families across Afghanistan.
The organization says that halfway through 2026, only 30 percent of the funding required to support 143 million people out of 252 million in need globally...
The two officials also exchanged views on regional issues and explored ways to enhance coordination on matters concerning Afghanistan.
According to the ministry, during the meeting Lemarquis shared his views on improving the delivery and management of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan.
The organization noted that more than 1,500 severely malnourished children were admitted to its feeding center at Boost Provincial Hospital in Helmand,
Officials at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health have previously stated that maternal mortality has declined in recent years.
His remarks came after the European Union, speaking at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, once again emphasized the need for an inclusive political...
According to UNAMA, its current mandate is set to expire on June 16, and members of the Security Council are expected to discuss whether the mission...
WFP officials were forced to seek alternative routes to ensure the food reached vulnerable children without significant delays.
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...
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.