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Taliban seeks int’l assistance for rebuilding Afghanistan
Afghanistan is seeking international assistance in terms of rebuilding the country after years of occupation by foreign troops, Suhail Shaheen, spokesman for the Taliban Political Office in Qatar, said Thursday.
In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), Shaheen expressed pleas for help in terms of restoring various sectors in Afghanistan.
“We have just come out of from one period of war and destruction, and entering a new phase. And that phase, I think the people of Afghanistan need help of other countries. They should come forward and help us in the health sector and also infrastructure, and education sector and other various sectors. They can a come to explore our resources, natural resources. This is our general invitation to all countries, and we appreciate any country that they help us at this crucial time of our history,” said the spokesman.
The Taliban said on Aug 15 that the war in Afghanistan has ended and they will soon declare the establishment of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. They will take responsible actions to ensure the safety of Afghans and foreign missions in the country.
A group of 32 Afghan migrants has been flown from Pakistan to Berlin, a spokesperson for the German Ministry of the Interior confirmed.
Although Germany suspended its Afghan admission program in May 2025, the process has resumed due to ongoing legal measures within the country.
About 2,000 Afghans have been approved for relocation but remain stuck in Pakistan, some for years.
For years, many of these individuals had been promised entry into Germany, but German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt had questioned some of these commitments and ordered a renewed review of which of the original roughly 2,000 people should still be admitted.
A technical delegation from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has traveled to Uzbekistan to participate in a 28-day training and capacity-building program aimed at enhancing professional skills in the mining sector.
The delegation consists of 20 technical and professional staff members and is led by the heads of the Institute of Mines and the Technical Inspection Department. The program includes visits to various technical units of accredited laboratories, exposure to advanced laboratory equipment and modern testing methods, and the exchange of practical expertise.
According to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, the visit is part of ongoing technical and scientific cooperation between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. The initiative focuses on improving laboratory standards, strengthening quality control mechanisms, and boosting technical capacity within Afghanistan’s mining sector.
Neda Mohammad Nadeem, Minister of Higher Education of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), departed for Oman on Sunday, aiming to expand and strengthen academic cooperation between the two countries.
According to the Ministry of Higher Education, the visit includes meetings with relevant Omani officials to discuss the development of academic collaboration, the exchange of academic experiences, the strengthening of ties between higher education institutions, and the expansion of educational engagement between Afghanistan and Oman.
The minister and his delegation are also scheduled to visit several academic and educational institutions in Oman as part of efforts to further enhance bilateral cooperation in the higher education sector.
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