Muttaqi Stresses Strengthening Relations with UAE, Iran
The acting foreign minister of the Islamic Emirate, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in meetings with Saif Alketbi, the United Arab Emirates’ special representative for Afghanistan, and Alireza Bikdeli, the acting ambassador of Iran in Kabul, stressed the enhancement of bilateral relations, the development of trade, and transit cooperation.
Amir Khan Muttaqi described the relationship between Kabul and Abu Dhabi as positive and expressed hope that the implementation of agreements made during his recent visit to the UAE would expand trade and transit ties between the two countries.
Muttaqi during a meeting with Mohammad Reza Bahrami, assistant foreign minister of Iran, and Alireza Bikdeli, acting ambassador of Iran in Kabul, discussed bilateral relations, water issues, and the situation of Afghan migrants in Iran.
“For strengthening good neighborly relations, visits and political engagements between Iranian officials and the Islamic Emirate are important. I thank the Iranian authorities for regularly coming to Afghanistan and holding meetings with the Islamic Emirate,” said Zaheerullah Zahoor, a political analyst.
“All conflicts can be resolved through dialogue. The Iranian foreign minister came to Afghanistan; but what was the result? Increased pressure on migrants, executions, and continued inequality. I hope Iranian officials have realized that a stable Afghanistan in their neighborhood is in their best interest,” said Zalmay Afghanyar, another political analyst.
Political observers believe such meetings can pave the way for expanding Afghanistan’s relations with regional countries in various sectors.
“We hope that with the visit of the UAE’s special representative to the country and his meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, positive steps will be taken toward progress and implementation of agreements, regardless of the strategic objectives of some countries,” said Ahmad Khan Andar, another political analyst.
Since the beginning of the current solar year, the acting foreign minister has held meetings with representatives of various countries including Pakistan, Qatar, Japan, and the United Nations to enhance cooperation.
