The foreign ministry of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan said on Wednesday that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, along with his delegation met with ambassadors and special representatives of several countries based in Qatar. According to the ministry a meeting was attended by representatives of the United States, UK, Spain, South Korea, Holland, Italy, Australia and […]

Kazakh-Afghan Business Forum opened in the Kazakh capital Astana on Wednesday bringing together trade officials and members of the private sector. The Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce said that the forum is being attended by representatives of the banking sector, transport, communications, manufacturers of carpets, beverages, medicines and precious stones. The forum also includes representatives from agriculture, fuel, logistics, […]

The takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban has had far-reaching consequences, particularly for the millions of Afghans who have been forced to flee their homeland. This column aims to shed light on the dire situation Afghan refugees face, highlighting the forced deportations, torture, and lack of access to basic necessities they endure. Additionally, the brain drain caused by the exodus […]

The recent events in Afghanistan have sent shockwaves across the world, particularly in neighboring Pakistan, where the swift Taliban takeover has emboldened extremist groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) recent report sheds light on the concerning impact of the Taliban’s ascendance on Pakistan’s security landscape, with the TTP exploiting the power vacuum in Afghanistan […]

The recent Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has raised significant concerns among the international community regarding regional security and stability. A recent report by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) highlights the impact of the Taliban’s ascendance on Pakistan’s security landscape. According to the report, the Taliban’s takeover has “emboldened” the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), leading to an increase in cross-border attacks […]

The fall of Kabul in August 2021 prompted discussions about the end of Western influence in the country and an opportunity for China and Russia to dig their heels in the ‘graveyard of empires’. In the immediate aftermath, in contrast with Afghanistan’s other neighbours, Russia didn’t close its embassy in Kabul, with many Russian officials retaining a positive perception about […]

Afghanistan’s deputy minister of migration has met with Turkey’s ambassador to Kabul and said deporting Afghan migrants is not a permanent solution, and that Ankara should instead take in workers on an official quota basis. Mohammad Arsla Kharouti told the Turkish envoy Cihad Erginay that as migrants are deported, another group enters Turkey illegally. Kharouti said that Erginay promised to […]

A delegation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) led by Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will travel to Doha on Saturday for talks with US officials. The delegation is expected to meet US Special Representative Thomas West and special envoy for Afghan Women, Girls and Human Rights, Rina Amiri on Sunday. IEA’s Foreign Ministry said that the delegation […]

IntroductionThe agreement signed between the United States and the Taliban on February 29, 2020 aimed to withdraw most U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2021. This withdrawal would result in certain factions of the Taliban gaining a larger role in Afghan politics, raising concerns for India. Indian assets in Afghanistan have been targeted by the Haqqani group, a […]

U.S. officials will meet Islamic Emirate representatives and “technocratic professionals” from key Afghan ministries during a visit to Doha this week, the State Department said on Wednesday, adding they will discuss economic issues, security and women’s rights, Reuters reported. Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West and Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri will travel to […]