Third Doha conference on Afghanistan begins
KABUL/QATAR (SW) – The third Doha conference on Afghanistan commenced on Sunday, with representatives from 20 countries and 5 international organizations hosted by the United Nations in Qatar.
Category: Politics & Governance
Islamic Emirate ready to resume diplomatic relations with Germany
KABUL (SW) – Nils Schmid, spokesperson for Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) led by the country’s current Prime Minister, has called for the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Islamic Emirate and the reopening of the German embassy in Kabul.
Iranian envoy calls for comprehensive dialogue on Afghanistan with all parties
MONITORUNG (SW) – Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s Ambassador and Special Representative for Afghanistan, has said that the complex and difficult situation in the country and the region requires comprehensive dialogues with all parties.
Iran begins voting in presidential election with limited choices
MONITORING (SW) – Iranians started voting on Friday for a new president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, choosing from a tightly controlled group of four candidates loyal to the supreme leader at a time of growing public frustration.
Analysts urge Islamic Emirate to expedite diplomatic maneuvers for welfare of Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – As the third Doha meeting approaches, political and international relations experts emphasize that the Islamic Emirate must seize the opportunity to address Afghanistan’s challenges through diplomatic means.
Islamic Emirate welcomes diplomatic ties with Nicaragua as positive step
KABUL (SW) – In response to Nicaragua appointing a non-resident ambassador to Afghanistan based in Beijing, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate has expressed approval and welcomed this decision.
Conducive conditions in place to join the Doha conference, says Jalali
KABUL (SW) – Zaker Jalali, the third deputy of political affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the de-facto government, has said suitable conditions are in place to attend the forthcoming Doha conference.
Islamic Emirate leader urges global engagement within ‘Sharia framework’
KABUL (SW) – The leader of the Islamic Emirate Hebatullah Akhundzada stated that the Islamic Emirate seeks political and economic relations in “Sharia framework” with the entire world, especially Islamic countries.
Concerns over Russia’s ambiguous policy towards Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – Despite maintaining diplomatic relations with the Islamic Emirate, Russia remains one of the few countries persistently voicing concerns about security threats originating from Afghan soil over the past three years.
North Korea resumes sending trash balloons to South
MONITORING (SW) – North Korea has resumed sending balloons carrying trash over the border to South Korea, officials and news reports said on Sunday, a week after it vowed to continue if anti-North Korea leaflets are flown from the South.
Regional contact group holds second meeting for Afghanistan in Tehran
KABUL/TEHRAN (SW) – On Saturday, the second meeting of the regional contact group for Afghanistan has been held in Tehran, the capital of Iran, with representatives from Iran, Russia, China, and Pakistan in attendance.
MoFA monitoring Germany’s decision to deport Afghan migrants
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate has declared that it is closely monitoring Germany’s decision to deport Afghan migrants and hopes that the issue can be managed diplomatically.
