Iranian FM Afghan acting PM meet in Kabul

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi heading a political-economic delegation to Afghanistan met with the Acting Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mawlawi Mohammad Hassan Akhund on Sunday.

 

 

 

 

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, heading a political-economic delegation to Afghanistan, met with the Acting Prime Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Mohammad Hassan Akhund, on Sunday.

 

During the meeting, the caretaker Afghan prime minister welcomed the Islamic Republic of Iran’s foreign minister and described the brotherly and friendly relations with Iran as very important for Afghanistan.

 

He emphasized the need to use all capacities and resources to strengthen and expand relations in all areas, given the many common interests and affinities between the two nations.

 

Mawlawi Mohammad Hassan Akhund expressed gratitude to the Iranian people for hosting Afghan refugees and migrants for the past five decades. He also praised the Islamic Republic of Iran's attention to the importance of helping the respectful return of undocumented individuals.

 

Regarding water rights issues, he stressed Afghanistan's commitment to Iran's water rights, stating that ensuring Iran's water rights from the Hirmand River is a religious, ethical, and humanitarian obligation for Afghanistan, even without a treaty. He assured that there are no obstacles in this regard.

 

Mawlawi Mohammad Hassan Akhund highlighted the necessity of increased cooperation between Afghanistan and Iran to enhance border security and prevent terrorists from carrying out mischievous activities. He emphasized Afghanistan's readiness to exchange information and expand cooperation in this area.

 

For his part, Foreign Minister Araghchi referred to the Iranian administration’s determination to advance good neighborliness  policy.

 

He stated that his visit to Afghanistan aims to strengthen interactions with the country to ensure the interests of both nations and address concerns and challenges related to security, water, migration, and the expansion of economic and trade relations between the two countries.

 

Araghchi described security as a common concern for both countries and emphasized the importance of increased cooperation to prevent and combat terrorist elements and groups, saying Iran is ready for this purpose.

 

He also highlighted the importance of ensuring the security of all ethnicities and groups in Afghanistan, particularly the Shia and Persian-speaking communities.

 

Araghchi also noted Iran's hosting of Afghan refugees and migrants over the past five decades and stressed the importance of Afghanistan’s cooperation in organizing the issue, including cooperation for the return of undocumented individuals and creating employment and living opportunities in their homeland.

 

He emphasized that the international community should assist in this regard.