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SCO state leaders say inclusive govt vital for lasting peace in Afghanistan
The SCO leaders also said they are ready to support efforts to normalize the situation in Afghanistan
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Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries said Thursday that the establishment of an inclusive government in Afghanistan is needed for lasting peace in the country.
In a joint statement, the heads of SCO member states said after a two-day meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, an inclusive government needs the broad participation of representatives of all ethnic and political groups and that this was the only way to achieve long-lasting peace in Afghanistan.
This two-day meeting, which started on Wednesday focused on the situation in Afghanistan, security cooperation and Central Asian countries.
The SCO leaders also said they are ready to support efforts to normalize the situation in Afghanistan.
“The member states expressed their readiness to support the efforts of the international community to ensure peace and development in Afghanistan,” the joint statement read.
Russian President Vladimir Putin also announced he supports the start of a contact group of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization – Afghanistan.
He added that SCO has traditionally been involved in Afghanistan’s problems.
Tajikistan’s President, Emomali Rahman, also emphasized in the meeting that establishing peace and stability in Afghanistan is in the interest of all SCO member countries.
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Tajikistan urges actions for China-Tajikistan-Afghanistan transport corridor’s development
During the meeting, the sides expressed satisfaction with the continued cooperation within the framework of the “One Belt, One Road” initiative.
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Tajikistan has proposed taking practical measures for the construction of road and rail routes along the “China-Tajikistan-Afghanistan” corridor.
The call was made by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon at a press conference following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tajikistan, Trend news agency reported.
“The construction and reconstruction of the “Kalai-Khumb – Vanch – Rushon district border” road will contribute to the improvement of the “China-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran-Türkiye” transit corridor. In this regard, we suggested considering the possibility of constructing and modernizing the “Dushanbe-Kulma” highway section from the Rushon district to the “Kulma-Karasu” border crossing. We also propose taking practical measures for the construction of road and rail routes along the “China-Tajikistan-Afghanistan” corridor to expand connections and regional trade,” Rahmon said.
During the meeting, the sides expressed satisfaction with the continued cooperation within the framework of the “One Belt, One Road” initiative.
Notably, after Xi Jinping’s visit to Tajikistan, the two countries sealed the deal with 29 important documents, ironing out their relations in different areas.
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IEA changes mines minister, central bank chief
DAB’s Deputy Governor Noor Ahmad Agha has been promoted to the top post in the bank.
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The supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has removed Shahabuddn Delawar from the post of acting minister of mines and petroleum and replaced him with acting governor of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) Hedayatullah Badri.
The appointment was announced Saturday on X by IEA’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.
Delawar has been moved to the post of acting head of Afghan Red Crescent Society, replacing Matiulhaq Khalis who will now act as the head of National Environmental Protection Agency.
DAB’s Deputy Governor Noor Ahmad Agha has been promoted to the top post in the bank.
The newly announced appointments included also Nooruddin Turabi, former deputy chief of Afghan Red Crescent Society, as the new acting head of National Disaster Management Authority.
Former deputy minister of industry and commerce, Qudratullah Jamal, has been appointed as the new deputy minister of information and culture for financial and administrative affairs.
Ahmadullah Zahid, former acting director of counter corruption of intelligence agency, has been appointed as the new deputy minister of commerce and industry.
Aziz-ur-Rahman, former acting head of National Environmental Protection Agency, has been appointed as deputy head of Afghan Red Crescent Society.
Saduddin Saeed, former deputy minister of information and culture for financial and administrative affairs, has been appointed as deputy head of National Environmental Protection Agency for financial and administrative affairs.
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Our trip to Uzbekistan was different this time, says Azizi after returning home
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Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi after returning from Uzbekistan on Saturday said that his trip to Tashkent was different and that the trust of neighboring countries, especially Central Asian nations in Afghanistan’s economy has increased.
“We had previous trips to Uzbekistan, but in reality, this time was different. The difference was that neighboring countries, especially Central Asian countries, now have more faith in Afghanistan’s production, economy and trade,” said Azizi.
Azizi, who led a delegation, left Kabul four days ago to participate in a joint international expo of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.
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