[🇦🇫] Afghanistan News & Discussion

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to Afghan peace​

The conference titled 'Afghanistan’s Regional Cooperation Initiative' was hosted by the Afghan caretaker government

APP
January 31, 2024

Afghanistan’s Regional Cooperation Initiative. PHOTO: X/@ubaidniz


KABUL: As the representatives from 10 regional countries gathered in Kabul for a Regional Countries Conference on Afghanistan, Pakistan reiterated its commitment to peace and prosperity in the war-torn country.
The conference titled “Afghanistan’s Regional Cooperation Initiative” was hosted by the Afghan caretaker government.

The international event was attended by diplomats from Pakistan, Russia, China, Iran, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Indonesia.
Ambassador of Pakistan in Kabul Ubaid Nizamani, who represented Pakistan in the moot, wrote on X that he reaffirmed his country’s commitment to a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan.

He emphasized that the region must work together to harness mutually beneficial connectivity potential and address shared concerns.
“Represented Pakistan in Regional Countries conference on Afghanistan in Kabul. Reiterated our commitment to a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan. Region must work together to harness mutually beneficial connectivity potential and address shared concerns,” the ambassador wrote on the social media platform.

 

[ghazi]

UN emphasizes support for women’s businesses in Afghanistan​

The Frontier Post

Tabasum Nasiry

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has stated that, in light of the collapse of Afghanistan’s economic system, it has supported 50 women in the central regions of the country in various aspects, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to infrastructure and healthcare services for women.

On Monday, 29th January, this organization released a report, affirming that the goal of UNDP’s development programs is to support women entrepreneurs in strengthening and enriching communities.

Friba, a college student at Bamyan University’s Law School, who couldn’t continue her education due to limitations, expressed to this organization that she wanted to support her family after completing her studies. However, due to the constraints, she has established a small dairy business in a residential complex in Bamyan.

 

[ghazi]

Deputy PM prioritizes implementation of infrastructure projects in the Islamic Emirate​

Frontier Post

KABUL (BNA): Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, Mawlavi Abdul Kabir, has emphasized the importance of addressing people’s problems and implementing infrastructure projects as top priorities for the Islamic Emirate.

In a meeting held in Lakan region, Khost province, Mawlavi Abdul Kabir expressed his commitment to resolving local challenges and initiating developmental projects in the province.

The visit also indicated that the leaders of the Islamic Emirate extend beyond the central region, showing their dedication to understanding the needs of the people.

Recognizing the resilience of the people of Khost in resisting past invasions, Mawlavi Abdul Kabir commended their sacrifices and reiterated the Islamic Emirate’s commitment to prioritize the needs of the population.

He further assured the leaders in Khost province that their suggestions and recommendations would be taken into consideration.

 

[ghazi]

Taliban Defense Minister assures Foreign Diplomats to ensure security for projects​

The Frontier Post

KABUL (Khaama Press): The Taliban Defense Minister has told Iranian, Pakistani, and Chinese diplomats that the Taliban is ready to ensure security and cooperation for the implementation of development projects in these countries in Afghanistan.

Mullah Yaqub Mujahid raised this issue after the “Regional Initiative for Afghanistan” meeting in Kabul. The Taliban’s Defense Ministry stated in a press release on Tuesday that Mr. Mujahid had separately met with representatives from China, Iran, and Pakistan. According to the press release, during these meetings, Mr. Mujahid discussed mutual relations, economic, and security cooperation with the representatives of these countries.

The press release added that before these meetings, representatives from India, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan had attended a reception hosted by the Defense Minister of the Taliban.

The Taliban’s Defense Minister held this reception and meetings with foreign diplomats one day after the Kabul meeting. Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, no countries have officially recognized their regime.

This lack of recognition is primarily due to their disregard for women’s rights, their ban on girls attending schools and universities, restrictions on employment and free movement, and their failure to honour their international commitments.

The international community has been united in withholding recognition from the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. Their actions regarding women’s rights, the education of girls, employment, and international obligations have raised significant concerns and have led to a lack of formal recognition by any nation.

 

[ghazi]

IEA team discusses transit facilitations​

The Frontier Post

KABUL (BNA): A technical delegation from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, led by Mohammad Ullah Bakhtyar, the Head of International Transit at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, has embarked on a journey to Iran.

The delegation met with Hassan Kazemi Qomi, the Special Envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan, officials from the Chabahar Free Zone, maritime affairs experts, and local authorities in Iran’s Sistan Baluchestan province.

As per a statement from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the meeting revolved around discussions and negotiations concerning facilitations, benefits, and special discounts for high-value transit goods via the Chabahar route in Afghanistan.

Key topics included cost reduction for transportation from Chabahar to shared ports, an increase in ship traffic and refrigerated container numbers on this route, long-term identification and leasing of land for container loading and unloading at the Chabahar port, definitive identification and sale of land for transit goods storage and logistics center, and the identification and sale of land for Afghan traders in the Chabahar Free Trade Zone Industrial Park.