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Reconstruction and Development of Afghanistan

After twenty-five years of various conflicts, and parallel to the rebuilding of political and societal institutions of the state, Afghanistan is in the process of rebuilding physical infrastructures and economic foundations of the country. There have been remarkable achievements in the fields of reconstruction and development. However, since to many media outlets “good news” do not necessarily constitute as news

Ministry's Reform Program

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Dr. Rangin Dadfar Spanta

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Afghanistan is located in the heart of Eurasia, and is populated by Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, Turkmens, some smaller ethnic nationalities, and nomads known as "Kuchis". Geographically near to the first cradles of civilization, one finds artifacts dating back to the period

Mawlana Jalal-ud-Dine Balkhi-Rumi is one of the greatest spiritual masters and mystic poets of Islamic civilization. In Afghanistan, he is known as ‘Mawlana’, in Iran as ‘Mawlawi’ and in Turkey, he is known as ‘Mevlana’.To honour the greatness of Mawlana,his work, vision and philosophy that are in conformity

It is widely recognized that effective, transparent and shared information management has a significant impact on improving efficiency, accountability and transparency in the civil service; increasing alignment of external resources with national plans

F.M. Spanta s speech on the Principles of the Foreign Policy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Posted on: May 10, 2008

Wednesday May 7, 2008 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Excellencies, Distinguished guests, Dear colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen, Foreign policy in a country that is in a state of transition has certain of its own characteristics. The articulation and pursuit of foreign policy in transitional ...

Dr. Spanta meets the UN Commission on Human Rights Special Reporter

Posted on: May 04, 2008

Sunday May 4, 2008 KABUL--Dr. Spanta the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Sunday afternoon 4 April met Mr. Philip Alston, the UN Commission on Human Rights Special Reporter in Afghanistan. In this meeting, Dr. Spanta explained about the achievements of Afghan government in implementing of human rights ...

Dr. Spanta meets the Foreign Minister of Japan

Posted on: May 04, 2008

Sunday May 4, 2008 KABUL--The Foreign Minister Dr. Rangin Dadfar Spanta on Sunday May 4 had a meeting with the Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Masahiko Komura who has a one-day visit to Kabul. In this meeting, the Afghan F.M. appreciated the Japanese contribution in the reconstruction of Afghanistan ...

F.M. meets the French ambassador

Posted on: May 01, 2008

Thursday May 1, 2008 KABUL-The Foreign Minister Dr. Spanta met the French ambassador to Kabul Mr. Regis Koetschet, on Thursday May 1 whose mission has been ended. In this meeting, Dr. Spanta appreciated Mr. Koetschet’s efforts, during his mission, in the fields of strengthening the ties between ...

Dr. Spanta meets European parliamentarian delegation

Posted on: May 01, 2008

Wednesday April 30, 2008 KABUL--On Wednesday April 30, Dr. Spanta met European parliamentarian delegation headed by Mr. Thilippe Morillon. The head of the delegation said the goal of the visit to Afghanistan was expressing the certain commitment of the European Union to support Afghanistan. F.M. Dr ...

Press release on the visit of F.M. Spanta to the United States

Released On: May 10, 2008

Saturday May 10, 2008 Dr. Rangin Dadfar Spanta, due to the invitation of Condoleezza Rice, the U.S. Secretary of State is to visit the United States of America on 11 May, 2008. The main goal of this visit is to sign the 2nd Strategic Partnership Declaration between the Islamic Republic of ...

Press release on the visit of FM to Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Released On: Apr 22, 2008

Tuesday April 22, 2008 Dr. Rangin Dadfar Spanta, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has been scheduled to officially visit Islamabad the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, today, April 22, 2008. In this visit, the Afghan FM is to meet the President, the Prime ...

MFA press release on the nomination of Dr. Sima Samar as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Released On: Apr 10, 2008

The Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan recommends Dr. Sima Samar, the present Chairperson of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission for the post of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Dr. Sima Samar has been serving as the Deputy Head of the Interim Government ...

UNESCO gave the Medal of Mawlana to Kabul University

Posted on: May 10, 2008

Thursday May 1, 2008 (bbcpersian.com)--The Medal of Mawlana Jalal-ud-Din Balkhi-Rumi was given to the School of Literature of Kabul University by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The Medal of Mawlana is of the highest medals of UNESCO, presented in 2007, which is given to encourage cultural efforts throughout the world. It has been also decided on giving the medal to President Karzai. Wahab Haidari, the dean of School of Literature of Kabul University said, the reason of giving the Medal of Mawlana to this department was the professionship of Mawlanalogy ...

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