KABUL (Pajhwok): The European Union (EU) has announced €140 million (nearly $150 million) in aid for education, healthcare, agriculture and women's economic empowerment in Afghanistan.
On her X account, Jutta Urpilainen, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, wrote: “I announced at #UNGA our decision to provide €140 million worth basic needs support to #Afghanistan people. These funds are released following six-month trial period and assessment of the “for women by women” principle. Our aid will not go through the Taliban structures.”
She said the funds will be used in improving learning environments, reintegration of returning Afghans, basic health services . . .
