EU special reps, envoys discuss situation in Afghanistan

KABUL (Pajhwok): European Union (EU) Special Representatives and Envoys have held a meeting on Afghanistan in Brussels, the capital of Belgium and headquarters of the EU and NATO.

EU Special Representative for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson on his Twitter handle wrote:

“Pleased to host Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan from EU Member States in Brussels. We were joined by external experts including on human rights and on the economy.”

He added: “Concerns about the deteriorating human rights situation, notably for women, girls and ethnic groups, the lack of political inclusivity, and the inability of the Taliban to adopt and implement coherent policies in line with commitments to the Afghan people. The EU stands by its commitment to support the Afghan people.”

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