Muttaqi added that this realistic decision by Russia would be remembered as a major development in the history of bilateral relations and would serve as a good example for other countries to take similar steps. The Afghan Foreign Ministry announced late Thursday that Dmitry Zhirnov, the Russian Ambassador to Kabul, formally conveyed the decision of the Russian government during a […]
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5 Things to Know About China-Iran Security Cooperation
China and Iran both seek to counter American influence in the Middle East and have long cooperated to further that shared goal. China provides Iran with inputs for its ballistic missile program, helps Tehran circumvent international sanctions by purchasing Iranian oil, and has provided limited support to the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Together with Russia, both countries regularly conduct […]
Read more ›The US Aimed At Iran But Might Have Hit Central Asia – Analysis
The U.S. and Israeli attacks last month on Iran to “obliterate” its nuclear program may have hit another target: Central Asia’s interests in accesses the large Iranian market and use Iran’s transport links to trade with the wider world. Iran’s “Look East” policy was launched by then-President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2005 to improve relations with Russia, China, and India to […]
Read more ›Taliban say counter-narcotics cooperation discussed at Doha working group meeting
Taliban said on Wednesday that the working group meeting, held under the UN-led Doha Process, focused on joint efforts to combat drug trafficking, promote alternative livelihoods, and expand addiction treatment and rehabilitation services. A spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Interior said the meeting, which concluded Tuesday, included “comprehensive discussions to strengthen coordination, share experiences, and pursue joint initiatives among […]
Read more ›Deported migrants say family members were left behind in Iran
ISLAM QALA, HERAT — Afghan migrants recently deported from Iran say they were expelled without notice, while their spouses and children were left behind, separated at the border with no clear means of reunification. Several returnees interviewed at the Islam Qala crossing in western Herat Province said they were detained during routine workdays, held in detention camps, and then deported […]
Read more ›Jamiat-e-Islami urges Iran and Pakistan to reconsider forced deportation of migrants
The Jamiat-e-Islami party, led by former foreign minister Salahuddin Rabbani, called on Iran and Pakistan to reconsider their policies of forcibly deporting Afghan migrants, warning that Afghanistan’s current conditions are unsafe for return. In a statement issued Tuesday, the party said many returnees face serious threats under Taliban rule and emphasized that the internal situation in Afghanistan is not conducive […]
Read more ›Hidden Tides: IUU Fishing and Regional Security Dynamics for India
This article examines the scale and impact of Chinese IUU fishing operations globally and identifies the nature of the challenge posed by IUU fishing in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). It also investigates why existing maritime law and international frameworks have struggled to address this growing threat. The world’s oceans are witnessing a continuous growth in illegal, unreported, and unregulated […]
Read more ›Former Iranian diplomat dispels rumors of Afghan migrants collaborating with enemy
Former Iranian diplomat Rasoul Mousavi, who previously served as Director General for South Asian Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has stressed that Afghan migrants in Iran should not be equated with foreign spies. His comments were published in an interview with a local media outlet and come amid growing tensions related to Afghan refugees in the country. “Afghan […]
Read more ›Muttaqi: Efforts underway to reopen trade route with India via Pakistan
Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), has announced ongoing efforts to resolve Afghanistan’s transit issues with Pakistan and India during a meeting with a group of Afghan traders. In the meeting, Muttaqi emphasized that India and Pakistan should separate their political disputes from trade matters and not allow political tensions to […]
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