KABUL (Pajhwok): UAE and UNAMA officials have discussed recent developments in Afghanistan and the UN mission’s role in supporting peace, stability, and development.
According to the UAE Mission to the United Nations, Deputy Permanent Representative Ghasaq Shaheen met with Georgette Gagnon, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Acting Head of UNAMA.
The UAE Mission said the meeting was held ahead of the renewal of UNAMA’s mandate. During the talks, the two sides exchanged views on the latest developments in Afghanistan and the mission’s efforts to support peace, stability, and sustainable development in the country.
The statement added that both officials reaffirmed the importance of protecting the rights of all Afghans, particularly women and girls, and emphasized the need to empower them to ensure their full, equal, and meaningful participation in society.
The UAE Mission also noted that the discussions underscored the importance of expanding access to education and employment opportunities, as well as increasing women’s participation in social and public life.
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