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Acting interior minister meets Saudi Arabia’s Chargé d’Affaires in Kabul
Acting Minister of Interior Sirajuddin Haqqani on Tuesday held an introductory meeting with Faisal Torki Al-Buqam, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Kabul, the ministry’s spokesman Abdul Matin Qane said in a statement.
According to the statement, Haqqani welcomed Al-Buqam, extending his heartfelt wishes for success in his diplomatic mission.
He highlighted the profound Islamic and historical bonds that unite the two nations, underscoring their enduring significance, the statement added.
The Saudi Chargé d’Affaires pledged to further strengthen relations with the Afghan government and stressed the continuation of cooperation based on shared Islamic and cultural values between the two countries.
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Abdul Kabir officially begins role as acting Minister of Refugees
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced on Saturday that Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, former Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, officially started his role as acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriations.
In a statement, the Ministry said that the introduction ceremony for Abdul Kabir was held under the direction of the leader of the Islamic Emirate, with the presence of several government officials.
During the ceremony, Kabir emphasized that he would take effective steps to improve the situation of refugees and returnees.
Kabir was introduced last Thursday as the new acting minister, replacing Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani, the former Minister of Refugees, who was martyred in a suicide attack inside the Ministry of Refugees in Kabul last month.
Daesh claimed responsibility for that attack.
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Acting FM Muttaqi meets IFRC head, urges services for remote areas
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi on Saturday met with Alexander Matheou, IFRC's Asia Pacific Regional Director, and emphasized the importance of providing services to Afghanistan’s remote areas and expanding health services.
Hafiz Zia Ahmad Takal, the deputy spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in a statement that Muttaqi also requested special attention to treating children suffering from heart diseases.
Muttaqi further urged Matheou to strengthen their health and relief centers in the provinces to provide effective and timely assistance to those affected by natural disasters.
Matheou expressed satisfaction with the current situation in Afghanistan and thanked the Afghan government for its cooperation in providing services and activities in a fair manner. He also promised to continue his efforts to support the needy Afghan people.
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EU launches 36 million euros project to support displaced Afghans
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) and the European Union (EU) have signed a new agreement euros to continue to support displaced Afghans and host communities in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and countries in Central Asia.
With substantial EU funding of EUR 36 million, hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees, returnees, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) will benefit from essential protection, livelihood opportunities, and other basic services, EU said in a statement.
“The EU will continue our strong support to Afghans on the move. This new contribution to UNHCR is part of a bigger EU effort in the area of migration supporting opportunities and essential services to displaced women, men, children inside Afghanistan and the neighbouring countries. Our assistance will contribute to improve living conditions of individuals and broader communities,” Veronika Boskovic Pohar, Chargée d’affaires of Delegation of the European Union to Afghanistan, said.
UNHCR’s Representative in Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal said: “This longstanding partnership with the European Union marks a significant step forward in our efforts to support Afghan returnees and refugees in host countries. Through these initiatives, we aim to provide not only life-saving assistance but also the tools needed for displaced populations to rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities.”
Kicking off in January 2025, the three-year programme will run through December 2027, focusing on long-term recovery and resilience.
Afghans represent one of the world’s largest refugee populations, with 2.6 million registered globally. Of these some 2.2 million are in Iran and Pakistan. Additionally, some 3.2 million people remain internally displaced within Afghanistan and hundreds of thousands have returned from neighbouring countries since September 2023.
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