The Head of ICRC Mr. Eloi Fillion called on the Deputy Foreign Minister Alhaj Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai and paid a farewell call.

DFM Stanekzai expressed gratitude for his successfully completing his tenure and extended good wishes on his coming mission.

Thanking IEA for providing the cooperation and facilitation for ICRC needed during his mission in Afghanistan, Mr. Elio said that he was leaving Afghanistan carrying good memories about Afghanistan.

DFM Stanekzai welcomed the new head of the ICRC in Afghanistan, Ms. Katharina Ritz, and assured all kinds of cooperation.

Mrs. Katarina expressed her sympathy to the victims of the recent earthquake in Herat province and reaffirmed the commitment to continue providing the assistance to the people of Afghanistan.