Returnee assistance process proceeding in orderly manner: Akhundzada

KABUL (Pajhwok): Acting Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Maulvi Hamdiullah Akhundzada says Afghan returnees from Iran would be transferred to their respective provinces without any delay or shortcomings.

He travelled to Islam Qala crossing this morning in western Herat province to assess the situation of returnees arriving from Iran.
Expressing satisfaction with the coordination between government agencies, he said the process to assist the returnees was proceeding with proper order and discipline, with no disruptions observed in the service delivery.

Akhundzada also praised the role of the local population and charitable organisations, saying that public support alongside institutional efforts had played a vital role in the returnees’ transportation process.

The Islamic Emirate official stressed that the Ministry of Transport was fully prepared to expand its services in case of an increased number of returnees, and would spare no effort in facilitating their transfer.

He added that the Islamic Emirate’s support to returnees— from transportation to food provisions— was ongoing in close cooperation with the public and relevant institutions, with efforts made to avoid any shortages in the process.

In recent days, the number of Afghan migrants returning from Iran has surged significantly, marking an unprecedented trend.

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