Cabinet members undertake 99 foreign trips last year: Mujahid

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) chief spokesman says cabinet members made 99 foreign visits last year aimed at enhancing diplomatic ties.

He said more than 281,000 security and defence personnel were trained, nine major dams completed or under construction, 341 small dams built and over 35,000 drug addicts received treatment during the period.

Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on his X handle the IEA made notable progress in diplomacy and relations with other countries.

He said in addition to being officially recognised by Russia, cabinet members— including deputy prime ministers and ministers— undertook 99 foreign trips for economic, trade and diplomatic purposes last year.

He added more than 181,000 security personnel of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) were trained. In addition, over 100,000 police officers graduated in various fields, including security, criminal investigation, border management, logistics and other areas.

The IEA spokesman continued nine major dams across Afghanistan were either completed or remained under construction during the year, while 341 small dams (check dams) established to help control water resources.

He added that more than 35,000 drug addicts were treated and reintegrated into normal life last year.

He also said that 10,664 beggars were collected, registered and provided with monthly assistance of 2,000 afghanis per person in major cities.

Around 2.8 million Afghan refugees returned from foreign countries last year. Most of them had been resettled, the return process was well managed, services provided and plots at townships were currently being distributed to them, Mujahid concluded.

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