In the meeting, the two sides discussed confidence building, taking practical steps thereof, removing blacklists & lifting sanctions, unfreezing DAB reserves, economic stability of Afghanistan, countering narcotics,and issues on human rights.
IEA reiterated that it was crucial for confidence building that blacklists & reward lists be removed, & bank reserves be unfrozen so that Afghans can establish an economy unreliant foreign aid.Also, humanitarian aid, freedom of travel, & Afghans’ access to consular services around the world were among importance issues of discussion.
Removal of most of the restrictions on Afghan banks leading to easy transactions was considered a positive development.Both sides emphasized the continuation of such meetings, understanding, & interactions.
