KABUL, reaffirming its long-term commitment to supporting the Afghans in their path towards peace, security and prosperity. A statement from the EU delegation in Kabul said the EU Council welcomed ‘the growing consensus among key Afghan, regional and international stakeholders…
KABUL Day against the Death Penalty, the Council of Europe and the European Union (EU) reiterated their strong opposition to capital punishment in all circumstances and for all cases, according to a statement on Tuesday. The death penalty is an…
KABUL where the humanitarian situation has worsened since early 2018 partially due to severe drought. "The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan shows little sign of improvement. Conflict has intensified since the beginning of the year and a severe drought is taking…
KABUL 36 million in aid to help the impoverished nation deal with climate change – a task that needs $17 billion in ten years. Addressing a seminar “Dealing with Challenge of Climate Change in Afghanistan” EU Head of Mission in Afghanistan…
KABUL.” In a statement, the EU delegation in Kabul said all parties to the Afghanistan conflict should show the determination and political courage needed to respect the latest ceasefire offer. The EU said a ceasefire respected by all would do…
People’s Peace Movement while carrying photographs of war victims on Saturday asked the European Union to cooperate Afghans in achieving peace and stability in their country. A number of members of the movement gathered in front of the…
KABUL in carrying out reforms to finalize and operationalize its development policies. In a statement from EU delegation in Kabul the government was informed about its decision to disburse €98 million to help Afghanistan maintain macroeconomic stability and mobilize domestic…
The European Union and the United National are building residential houses for 3,000 deserving families at a cost of $32 in eastern Nangarhar province, an official said on Tuesday. UN Settlements Programme (UN HABITAT) Director Sayed Malook Sherzad…
National Security Advisor (NSA) Hanif Atmar has discussed financial support for Afghan forces with UK and EU ambassadors, an official said on Saturday. Qader Shah, spokesman for National Security Council (NSA), told Pajhwok Afghan News Atmar met a…
KABUL’s ratification of the UN Convention against Torture and its Optional Protocol. The EU reiterated its call for a broad ratification and effective implementation of the convention on International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. In a statement, High…
KABUL as a concrete step toward peace. EU High Representative Federica Mogherini said: “This announcement is another concrete and unprecedented step made by President Ghani, reinforcing the unconditional peace offer he made on 28 February.” Ghani’s move reflected his commitment…
KABUL besides helping to advance peace and stability. EU Ambassador to Kabul Pierre Mayaudon reiterated the EU’s commitments towards Afghanistan during his address to a gathering marking the EU Day. “The EU is in Afghanistan to support the people of…
KABUL. The EU reaffirmed its continued support both politically and in terms of financial assistance to Afghanistan in the mentioned areas at the first meeting of “the EU-Afghanistan Special working Group on Human Rights, Good Governance and Migration” in Kabul.…
KABUL has welcomed the establishment of the Anti-Corruption Justice Centre and creation of anti-corruption strategy as significant initiatives by the Kabul administration. Addressing the Fourth Annual EU Anti-Corruption Conference here, Ambassador Pierre Mayaudon also acknowledged the efforts of civil society and…
KABUL’s response to the Afghan government’s latest peace offer is “not a matter of concern” because the insurgency leadership might be debating their response. Pierre Mayaudon expressed these views on Wednesday at a conference “Afghanistan’s Culture Is Peace Culture” here…
KABUL. The drive seeks to highlight the impact of corruption in three critical sectors -- development, economic growth and elections. A statement from EU said the three-week campaign would culminate with a high-level anti-corruption conference in mid-April. Ambassador Pierre Mayaudon,…
KABUL Roland Kobia, following a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Deng Xi junin in Beijing on Wednesday, said China and EU believed Ghani’s offer to the Taliban was meaningful. “It is an offer that presents an opportunity and a window…
KABUL and asylum, the primary UN body monitoring child rights had urged EU countries to end the detention of children in the context of migration, a statement said on Thursday. “EU law should not allow for child immigration detention,…
KABUL on Wednesday -- a significant milestone in the Afghan government’s path of economic reforms. The government has embarked on a reform process enhancing the credibility and transparency of the budget as well as compliance with international principles of good…
KABUL, with 3,778 such cases recorded this year. The incidents included 231 cases of murder, 1003 cases of beating and 38 instances of rape, a statement from the EU said on Saturday. “This is highly worrying and unacceptable. On the…
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani in his Farwell meeting with European Union (EU) Special Representative Franz-Michael Mellbin conferred him with the Ghazi Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Medal, a statement from the Presidential Palace said on Friday. The award conferred…
KABUL in carrying out reforms in key sectors. A joint statement of the EU delegation in Kabul and the Ministry of Finance said the package was aimed to improve Afghanistan’s development policies, maintain macroeconomic stability, advance sound public financial management…
abul, 18 July 2017: Today, the Parliament of Afghanistan ratified the Cooperation Agreement on Partnership and Development (CAPD) between the European Union, its Member States and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. For reading the full story, please click here
Work over the European Union (EU) funded Training centre in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of northern Balkh province has been completed and the facility was handed over to Afghan Border Police, said a statement from the EU mission on…
