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Afghan Envoy Zakhilwal Discusses ‘Cross-Border Violations’ with Pak’s Sartaj Aziz
Afghan ambassador to Pakistan, Omar Zakhilwal on Tuesday met with Sartaj Aziz, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, discussed recent cross-border issues with the official.
As a result of “unprovoked” firing of Pakistani militias on 5th and 6th May at Chaman and Torkham crossings at least four Afghan security forces and two civilians were killed and over 30 civilians more wounded.
“The Pakistan forces had crossed the Durand Line into Afghan villages in Spin Boldak area for carrying out a survey,”
“This was not only a violation of Afghanistan sovereignty and territorial integrity but also a clear provocation as we had informed Pakistan Security leadership prior to the incident that carrying out a survey in our villages would be challenged, but that we were ready to talk to resolve this,” Zakhilwal said in a Facebook post, following the meeting with Aziz.
According to Afghan officials the shelling by Pakistani militias has displaced thousands of villages along the Durand line and four civilian vehicles were torched.
“It was not in Chaman alone but also in many other spots across the Durand Line including in Angur Ada, Ghulam Khan, Khwaja Kheder mountains and many other spots where Pakistan security forces have crossed the Durand line and has established security posts on our side,” Zakhilwal informed Aziz.
In other part of his speech, the Afghan envoy reminded the Pakistani official of the agreement made at London meeting months ago where the Afghan and Pakistani officials were gathered to find solutions for easing tensions between the two neighboring countries, following the over a month Torkham crossing closure.
“Our recent London agreement was precisely the mechanism through which such issues could be addressed and resolved before they lead to any unfortunate incidents or further deterioration of our relations,” he said.
Zakhilwal further added that his country has continuously conveyed its genuine desire for resolving its issues through constructive talks, engagement and with desire for improved neighborly relations.
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IEA urges World Bank to resume work on 7,000 incomplete projects
Officials at the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) say 7,000 incomplete projects of the World Bank are at risk of destruction in Afghanistan. They call on the World Bank to resume the work of these projects.
According to them, discussions have been held with the World Bank about these projects, but there has been no result yet.
“7,000 incomplete projects are being destroyed, and if the work is not started, these projects will be destroyed. We ask the World Bank to resume the work of these projects as soon as possible,” said Noorul Hadi Adel, the spokesperson of MRRD.
Meanwhile, members of the private sector also ask international institutions to resume their work in Afghanistan.
According to the officials of this sector, with the start of these projects, job opportunities will be provided for thousands of people in the country.
“These projects create employment for our people and the country will grow a lot,” said Mirwais Hajizadeh, a member of the private sector.
However, economic experts stated if the work of these projects does not start soon, they will be destroyed and the investments made in them will be wasted.
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Ten people killed by floods in Helmand
Ten people have been killed and six others injured by floods in Helmand province in the past week, local officials said on Friday.
According to officials, seven of those were members of the same family, and they were killed in Kajaki district last night.
“Most of the people moved from vulnerable areas to high lands and mountains, and thanks Allah the number of casualties is low,” Sher Mohammad Vahdat, the head of information of the Directorate of Information and Culture in Helmand, said adding rescue teams and security forces have been dispatched to help people.
It is said that the telecommunication system has also been disrupted due to the effect of floods in Kajaki district. Floods have also destroyed thousands of acres of agricultural land.
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UN envoy meets Indian foreign minister to discuss Afghanistan
Roza Otunbayeva, the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, met with the Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi and discussed issues related to Afghanistan, it was announced on Thursday.
During the meeting, Otunbayeva thanked India for “its critical humanitarian support and longstanding friendship for the Afghan people” and discussed the importance of regional and international cooperation to address prevailing challenges in Afghanistan, UNAMA said on X.
Jaishankar also said on X that the sides exchanged views on the current situation in Afghanistan.
“Underlined that India has provided wheat, medicines, pesticides and school supplies. Appreciate the role of UN agencies as partners in these endeavors,” he said.
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