Afghanistan

Dutch investors have shown interest in investing in Afghanistan in the field of oil and gas exploration and extraction, energy production and the construction of a standard oil processing plant, a statement said on Wednesday.

Afghanistan has posed no threat to any country and Pakistan should domestically address its internal issues, an official said on Monday.

Last week, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) hoped the new US administration would adopt a pragmatic approach towards Afghanistan.

Last week, seven countries affirmed their commitment to engaging with Afghanistan, and a delegation reported initial findings from a probe into shootings and explosions affecting Afghans in Iran.

Acting Minister of Commerce and Industries Nooruddin Azizi during a meeting with Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov discussed the expansion of the economic and trade relationship between the two countries, a statement said.

A roadmap of cooperation between Afghanistan and Kazakhstan has been signed during the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) delegation trip, a statement said on Friday.

As part of economic-centered policy the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) prioritized durable connectivity with its neighbours, an official said on Thursday.

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe would play an all-format series in December and January, the board announced on Wednesday.

Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UNAMA Roza Otunbayeva has renewed the pledge to work together in partnership and solidarity to build a better future for Afghanistan and its people.

Acting Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs Mawlavi Abdul Kabir has asked countries to refrain from the forced deportation of Afghan refugees and allow them to return to Afghanistan voluntarily.

Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan Zhao Xing has called on acting Petroleum and Mining Minister Hidatyllah Badri and discussed matters related to joint economic cooperation and investment opportunities, a statement said on Sunday.

A number of institutions last week expressed their concern about girls’ rights in Afghanistan, while Russia declared talks with Afghanistan necessary for peace in Central Asia, something Afghan official welcomed.