IEA wants to open new chapter in ties with world: Stanikzai

KABUL (Pajhwok): Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai says the Islamic Emirate desires to open a new chapter in diplomatic relations with the world.

Hafiz Zia Takal, deputy spokesman for MoFA, wrote on his X handle that Stanikzai affirmed IEA’s desire at a meeting with UN’s Deputy Special Representative Marcus Potzel.

Stanikzai said IEA wanted to close the chapter of war in Afghanistan and forge robust diplomatic relations with the world to sort out current problems via dialogue, Takal wrote.

The deputy FM said the level of poppy cultivation in Afghanistan had been reduced to zero and rehabilitation of drug addicts launched.

Serious measures were being taken against drug dealers, Stanikzai said, calling the initiative a joint obligation of the caretaker government and the global fraternity.

He also urged the UN delegation to continue supporting farmers by providing an alternative to poppy cultivation, and removing banking restrictions.

Potzel acknowledged efforts by IEA and said UNAMA was striving to create a basis for international cooperation. He pledged to work together with the interim government.

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