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Muttaqi: Afghanistan Has No Representation in Global Meetings
At the fifth coordination meeting between United Nations agencies and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, foreign minister, criticized the international community's approach, stating that humanitarian issues should not be linked to political matters.
The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan also criticized what he described as the exclusion of the Islamic Emirate’s representatives from global forums.
Amir Khan Muttaqi said: “Their central offices are in Geneva, Austria, and other countries. Other nations have permanent representatives there and attend their meetings. Despite Afghanistan needing humanitarian assistance more than many other countries, it still has no representation in these agencies.”
In part of his remarks, without naming any country, Muttaqi stated that certain nations are mistreating Afghan refugees for political reasons.
He added: “It is inhumane behavior by some countries that, during harsh winters, they force refugees to leave their homes and then shut the doors on them.”
Muttaqi reiterated support for UN agencies operating in Afghanistan and emphasized that the opportunity to deliver humanitarian aid is available throughout the country. He further urged that the focus should shift to infrastructure and economic development.
Azerakhsh Hafizi, an economic affairs expert, stated: “Humanitarian aid is crucial for Afghanistan, but efforts must also be made to attract investment, support infrastructure development, and engage in sustainable projects like mining.”
Earlier, Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency had also criticized the lack of an Afghan delegation at the global climate summit (COP30).
In part of his remarks, without naming any country, Muttaqi stated that certain nations are mistreating Afghan refugees for political reasons.
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