KABUL (Pajhwok): In a move that may further cement ties between Afghanistan and the Muslim world, the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) has opened an office in Kabul.
The OIC mission would help spur improvement in Afghanistan’s relations with other Islamic countries, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi, hoped.
Addressing the opening ceremony here on Sunday, the foreign minister believed the OIC office would boost political cooperation and humanitarian support for the country.
Muttaqi said: “The reopening of this office is a great political and diplomatic success … it will manage assistance from Islamic countries.”
While urging Islamic countries to invest in Afghanistan, the minister promised tight security at all embassies and political offices in the country.
OIC secretary general's special envoy for Afghanistan Tariq Ali Bakheet also opined the mission would play a key role in the delivery of humanitarian and development aid to the country.
Bakheet called for the international community, especially Islamic countries, to step up support for Afghanistan in dealing with the current humanitarian situation.
He voiced OIC’s readiness to help Afghanistan in health, social development, educational and humanitarian sectors.
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