Muttaqi and new UNAMA chief emphasize expanding cooperation between Afghanistan and the UN
Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, met with Rubab Fatima, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of UNAMA, and discussed expanding cooperation and addressing humanitarian needs.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides exchanged views on humanitarian assistance to returning refugees, support for development and infrastructure projects, climate change, water management, and support for the private sector.
In addition, the separation of humanitarian assistance from political issues, accurate and balanced reflection of the situation in Afghanistan in UN reports, and coordination with relevant institutions were emphasized; the activities of the counter-narcotics working groups and cooperation within the framework of the Doha Process were also other topics of the meeting.
In conclusion, the two sides emphasized continuing constructive interaction and strengthening cooperation between Afghanistan and the UN.
