The Afghan government has taken steps to address the issue of poppy cultivation and provide alternative livelihoods for farmers: Alternative Livelihoods Plan Kabul 24: The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) has formed a special committee to finalize a five-year alternative livelihood plan for poppy farmers. The plan includes
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated that conflicts in other parts of the world have caused Afghanistan to fall out of global attention. He emphasized that Uzbekistan will continue to provide aid to Afghanistan. Mirziyoyev Urges Coordinated Efforts Among Turkic Council Members Kabul 24: During an informal meeting of the Turkic
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) hopes to expand its relations with Iran under the new Iranian government led by President Masoud Pezeshkian. The IEA has a balanced and clear foreign policy approach aimed at establishing good diplomatic relations with all countries. Expanding international relations is a top priority for
Nooruddin Azizi, Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, said his recent trip to Uzbekistan was different from previous visits, as neighboring countries, especially Central Asian nations, now have more faith in Afghanistan’s production, economy and trade. Kabul 24: Azizi led a delegation to Uzbekistan to participate in a joint
Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate, won Iran’s presidential runoff election on Saturday, defeating hardliner Saeed Jalili. According to the vote count offered by authorities, Pezeshkian secured 16.3 million votes compared to Jalili’s 13.5 million. Pezeshkian’s Campaign Promises Kabul 24: During his campaign, Pezeshkian promised to reach out to the West and
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed gratitude to new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for affirming the UK’s continued support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Kabul 24: Zelenskiy conveyed his appreciation for Starmer’s pledge to uphold assistance for Ukraine during a telephone conversation. He also extended well wishes to
The US Envoy for Afghanistan, Thomas West, emphasized the reintegration of Afghanistan into the global community as a key objective of the countries participating in the Doha meeting. US Policy Towards Afghanistan Kabul 24: The US policy towards Afghanistan is based on two principles: protecting US national interests and supporting
The UK Labour Party has swept to power in a historic election victory, ending over a decade of Conservative rule. Key points: Kabul 24: Labour leader Keir Starmer will become the new Prime Minister, taking over from outgoing Conservative leader Rishi Sunak. Labour is projected to win around 410 seats
The German government is considering deporting Afghan and Syrian migrants who have committed serious crimes, despite the ongoing conflicts in their home countries. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that “serious criminals and terrorists have no place here” and that the government will tighten deportation regulations. Kabul 24: This comes after
Australia has appointed Amanda McGregor as its new Special Representative for Afghanistan, replacing Glenn Miles. Based in Doha, Qatar, McGregor will work with international partners to address the Taliban’s human rights abuses and support the Afghan people. Kabul 24: Prior to this role, McGregor served as a senior advisor to
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held an extended meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan on Wednesday. Kabul 24: During the talks, which lasted over an hour, the two leaders discussed a range of issues, including the situations
Protesters in Chaman have once again called for the release of members of their movement from Pakistani prisons. They claim the detained individuals have been falsely accused and their cases are not being properly reviewed by Pakistan’s judicial system. Kabul 24: Protesters say their movement is not against the law,