Ms. Rabab Fatima, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Head of UNAMA, called on IEA Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi.
At the outset, welcoming Ms. Rabab Fatima to Afghanistan, the Foreign Minister wished her success in undertaking her new mission.
The meeting focused on expanding cooperation between Afghanistan and the United Nations, addressing the humanitarian needs of returning Afghan refugees, and ensuring the effective coordination of humanitarian assistance.
Emphasis was placed on keeping economic activities and humanitarian assistance separate from political issues, while increasing support for development and infrastructure projects alongside efforts to address humanitarian needs.
The two sides also discussed United Nations reports and assessments concerning Afghanistan, stressing the importance of using accurate and reliable information, presenting a balanced picture of the realities on the ground, and maintaining the necessary coordination with relevant Afghan institutions.
They further discussed expanding cooperation to address Afghanistan’s needs and challenges related to climate change and water.
Views were also exchanged on the activities and upcoming meetings of the working groups on private sector support and counter-narcotics, and on coordination among the relevant institutions, within the framework of the Doha Process. The United Nations’ efforts in the areas of poppy cultivation and counter-narcotics were commended.
The meeting concluded with both sides underscoring the importance of continued mutual understanding, constructive engagement, and further strengthening cooperation between Afghanistan and the United Nations.
