Japan to provide $19.5m in aid to Afghanistan

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Government of Japan has decided to provide $19.5 million in additional assistance to Afghanistan, aimed at supporting humanitarian sectors and meeting basic human needs.

In a statement posted on X, the Japanese Embassy said: “We are pleased to announce that the Government of Japan has decided to provide an additional $19.5 million in assistance to Afghanistan, covering humanitarian sectors and essential human needs.”

The statement added that Japan hopes the assistance will make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable and needy Afghans.

According to the embassy, the aid will be channeled through the United Nations, other international organizations, and Japanese non-governmental organizations. With this latest contribution, Japan’s total assistance to Afghanistan since August 2021 has exceeded $549 million.

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