EU re-establishes diplomatic presence in Kabul: Balkhi

Nizamuddin Hamidi

3 years ago

KABUL (Pajhwok): The European Union diplomatic mission has resumed work in Afghanistan, an official has said.

Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the EU in Afghanistan officially opened its embassy with a permanent presence in Kabul.

“Following consecutive meetings and reaching an understanding with EU representatives, @EUinAfghanistan officially opened its embassy with a permanent presence in Kabul & practically commenced operations,” Balkhi tweeted.

“Apart from EUR220 million humanitarian aid, the EU announced EUR268 million additional assistance & set aside a portion for teachers’ salaries, which we welcome,” he added.

Earlier this week, The Taliban’s prime minister called on Muslim nations to be the first to recognise the government that seized power in Afghanistan in August last year.