Speaking at the Fifth Coordination Meeting between sectoral ministries and UN agencies, he said political considerations continue to hinder effective humanitarian support for the Afghan people.
In a statement, the Afghan Foreign Ministry clarified that the first contact between the two sides took place within the framework of mutual understanding and coordination.
The IEA refused to approve the visit, citing Pakistan’s recent airspace violations and airstrikes on civilian areas in Afghanistan’s Paktika province.
While Iran has maintained a working relationship with Kabul since the IEA returned to power in August 2021, it has yet to formally recognize the IEA.