Iran prepared for both diplomacy, war: Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has described negotiations with the United States in Muscat, the capital of Oman, as “a good start.”
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Afghan, Turkmen officials discuss key economic, infrastructure projects
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov have discussed major economic and infrastructure projects, including the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline, electricity supply and regional connectivity.
Baradar travels to Herat for talks with Turkmen FM
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar travelled to western Herat province on Sunday to hold an official meeting with Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov.
Turkmen FM visits Herat, stresses acceleration of TAPI project
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov has arrived in western Herat province leading a high-level delegation to review progress on the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline project and to enhance economic and transit cooperation.
Kabul, Ashgabat stress cooperation, joint project implementation
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi and his Turkmen counterpart Rashid Meredov have discussed the expansion of bilateral relations between Kabul and Ashgabat, regional cooperation and the implementation of joint economic projects.
Muttaqi, Aragchi discuss recent developments in phone call
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister has said that continued dialogue and diplomacy remain the best way forward in engagements with Iran.
Resettlement of Afghans with legal admission commitments expedited: Wadephul
German Foreign Minister says the review of cases and flight arrangements for the resettlement of Afghans who hold legally binding admission commitments has been accelerated and placed among the country’s priorities until the end of the current calendar year.
IEA prioritises diplomacy to resolve issues with Pakistan: Muttaqi
Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi says the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) participated in the Istanbul talks with Pakistan in good faith and that resolving issues with the neighbouring country through diplomacy and mutual understanding remains a priority.
Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar to visit Kabul for railway pact
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, is scheduled to visit Kabul on Thursday (today) to sign the Framework Agreement on a Joint Feasibility Study for the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) Railway Project.
FM says Daesh has no footprint in Afghanistan
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has scorned the US CENTCOM chief’s statement regarding the presence of Daesh in the country. CENTCOM Commander Michael Kurilla recently warned the Islamic State, having a footprint in Afghanistan, could target US…
Indian FM, UN chief discuss situation in Afghanistan
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has held detailed discussions with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the current situation in Afghanistan. Jaishankar and the UN chief also exchanged views on the global impact of the conflict in Ukraine,…
China, Pakistan discuss cooperation with Afghanistan
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah MahmodQureshi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yiin met in Islamabad and emphasized on cooperation with Afghanistan. A statement from Pakistani foreign ministry received by Pajhwok Afghan News said that the two sides discussed about…
Qureshi in Kabul for talks on Afghan reconciliation
Pakistan on Saturday for discussions with top Afghan leaders on political reconciliation and durable peace. Shah Mahmood Qureshi, accompanied by Foreign Secretary Tahmina Janjua and other senior officials, will meet President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah.…
Indian FM meets relatives of Jalalabad attack victims
KABUL. Sushma Swaraj vehemently denounced the suicide attack on members of the Afghan Sikh community in Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted: “Swaraj expressed sincere condolences during her meeting with a delegation…
Rabbani to neighbours: Help us achieve reconciliation
The Afghan government is mandated by citizens to end decades of conflict and violence in the country, Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani said on Wednesday. “We wish to achieve this goal through a credible political settlement with those armed…
Rabbani, Jaitley to co-chair Heart of Asia Conference
KABUL in Amritsar. Scheduled to begin on Saturday, the conference would be attended by representatives from more 30 countries, including China, the US, Russia, Iran and Pakistan, an Indian daily reported on Thursday. The Asian Age said External Affairs Minister…
