Saudi Arabia appoints first ambassador to Syria in over a decade
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (SW) – On Sunday, May 26, Saudi Arabia has appointed its first ambassador to Syria in over 12 years.
Category: Region
Islamic Emirate CI minister invites Iranian companies to invest in Afghanistan
MONITORING (SW) – The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Islamic Emirate announced that Acting Minister, Nooruddin Azizi met with the Iranian ambassador to Russia on the sidelines of the Kazan Forum, Tatarstan.
US, Pakistan agreed on joint counter-terrorism efforts; analysts say ‘not sufficient’
MONITORING (SW) – Amid rising dissatisfaction and security disputes between Kabul and Islamabad, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an agreement with the United States to jointly combat terrorism, particularly against ISIS and Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Iran initiates practical steps in border closure plan with Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – An Iranian army commander stated that the practical implementation of the borders closure plan between Iran and Afghanistan has commenced and is expected to be completed within three years.
Iran condemns Herat attack, offers cooperation with IE against terrorism
HERAT CITY (SW) – The Iranian Embassy in Kabul has condemned the armed attack targeting worshippers in Herat province on Monday night, expressing readiness to enhance cooperation with the de-facto government of the Islamic Emirate to combat terrorism.
Trilateral summit between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan lifts economic ties
KABU (SW) – Kabul, on Friday, hosted a trilateral summit between Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan, during which avenues to strengthen economic and trade relations among these three countries were explored and agreed upon.
Afghans in Tajikistan between rock and a hard place
MONITORING (SW) – Following the political upheavals in Afghanistan in recent years, a wave of frightened people sought refuge in neighboring countries, including Tajikistan, as a gateway to safer countries.
Pakistan claims killing of 7 individuals allegedly attempting infiltration from Afghan soil
KABUL (SW) – On Wednesday, the Pakistan Army’s Public Relations Department has stated that seven insurgents intending to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghan soil were identified and promptly action has been taken against them by Pakistani border forces.
Pakistan’s influence can’t prevent creation of regional contact group on Afghanistan, analysts say
KABUL (SW) – Pakistani media recently have reported that the proposal to establish a regional contact group on Afghanistan has reached a deadlock due to Pakistan’s opposition to India’s presence in this group.
Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks
MONITORING (SW) – In the 10 days between March 16 and March 26, Pakistan witnessed five different attacks, three in its northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and two in its southwestern Balochistan province, resulting in the deaths of at least 18 people.
Pakistan’s lawmakers pick Asif Ali Zardari as the country’s president for a second time
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s lawmakers elected Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday as the country’s president for the second time.
Islamic Emirate, two nations sign CASA-1000 Project contract
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate officials announced that the contract for the CASA-1000 project, is signed between Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan on Friday.
