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UK govt publicly apologizes to IEA for conduct of 5 freed detainees

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Five British men held by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) have been released, the United Kingdom’s Foreign Office said in a statement Monday.

The UK said in its statement: “We welcome and appreciate the release by the current administration of Afghanistan of 5 British nationals who were detained in Afghanistan.

“These British nationals had no role in the UK Government’s work in Afghanistan and travelled to Afghanistan against the UK Government’s travel advice. This was a mistake.

“On behalf of the families of the British nationals, we express their apologies for any breach of Afghan culture, customs or laws, and offer their assurance of future good conduct.

“The UK Government regrets this episode,” the statement read.

IEA leaders have not yet commented officially.  

While the official charges against the detainees were never made public, an IEA intelligence officer told the Washington Post that most were arrested on suspicion of espionage or involvement in human trafficking. 

The IEA officer said the release of the detainees was good news and that “we are not aiming to detain foreign nationals.” 

According to the Washington Post, the senior IEA member said the foreign nationals “were detained for breaching the law and violating Afghan culture.” 

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Norwegian delegation to visit Afghanistan

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Per Albert Ilsaas, the Charge d’Affaires of Norwegian embassy for Afghanistan, has announced that a delegation from Norway will soon travel to Kabul to assess bilateral relations with authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday.

According to the statement, the diplomat in a meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, shared Norway’s perspective on recent regional developments and expressed concern about their potential impact on Afghanistan.

Muttaqi also voiced concern over the current regional situation and emphasized that the Afghan government is ready to help the people of Iran based on Islamic and humanitarian principles.

He described Norway’s acceptance of a diplomat from the Islamic Emirate as a positive step toward building trust and improving relations. He also praised Norway’s constructive role in facilitating engagement between Afghanistan and Western countries.

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Pakistan seeks partnership with US over terror threats in Afghanistan: Khalilzad

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Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, is offering U.S. officials a renewed partnership to help manage terrorism threats emanating from Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, former US special envoy for Afghan peace, said on Wednesday.

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Munir at the White House on Wednesday, in an unprecedented meeting that risked worsening a disagreement with India over the president’s claim that he stopped the recent war between the nuclear-armed South Asian foes.

Khalilzad in a post on X highlighted Munir’s possible agenda.

One was to get Trump “subcontract the protection of US interests in Afghanistan, including on terror, to the Pakistani military.”

However, he asserted that that Pakistani military cannot be trusted as it has long played a double game with the United States.

“President Trump knows that the Pakistani military has long played a double game with us. During the years of our military presence in Afghanistan, Pakistan took our assistance and at the same time provided support and sanctuary to those who were killing our forces. Similarly, during the war on terror after 9/11, the Pakistani military selectively helped both us and the al-Qaida terrorists. Where did we find Bin Laden? All cozy in Pakistan near one of Pakistan’s military facilities. And Pakistan still holds Dr. Afridi who helped us find and eliminate Bin Laden,” Khalilzad said.

“Bottom line: Gen Asim Munir can not be trusted,” he added.

 

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Afghan delegation led by agriculture minister attends key economic forum in Russia

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A senior Afghan delegation headed by Acting Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock Ataullah Omari is participating in the 2025 Economic Conference and Exhibition in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

The high-level delegation includes officials from the Ministries of Agriculture, Economy, and Industry and Commerce, alongside representatives of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and several Afghan business leaders.

Among key members are Ahmadullah Zahid, Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce; Abdul Latif Nazari, Technical Deputy Minister of Economy; and Mohammad Younus Mohmand, Deputy Head of the Chamber of Commerce.

The conference, running from June 18 to 21, is one of the world’s largest economic forums, bringing together participants from over 140 countries to discuss global challenges in economy, agriculture, trade, investment, and sustainable development.

Omari is scheduled to present the Islamic Emirate’s economic and agricultural vision to international delegates.

The Ministry of Agriculture described Afghanistan’s involvement as a key opportunity to bolster trade ties, attract foreign investment, and enhance cooperation in vital sectors.

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