Afghanistan Peace Campaign
The Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Amir Khan Muttaqi, the group’s Foreign Minister, met with Roza Otunbayeva, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan.
Roza Otunbayeva met with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, noting that development aid to Afghanistan has increased compared to humanitarian assistance.
According to a statement from the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, January 22, the two discussed humanitarian aid and the country’s economic growth during their meeting.
During the meeting, Muttaqi also emphasized the importance of strengthening economic stability in various sectors and assured that Afghanistan will experience rapid economic growth in the near future.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump, on his first day in office, halted U.S. financial aid to Afghanistan for 90 days, causing concerns among international organizations.
With millions in Afghanistan relying on humanitarian aid, some international bodies have described Trump’s decision as alarming, underscoring the fragile state of the country’s population.
Afghanistan faces a dire humanitarian crisis, with over 23 million people urgently needing assistance, according to aid organizations. The worsening economic and social conditions have left many families struggling to survive.
Neighboring countries have exacerbated the crisis by forcibly deporting Afghan refugees, leaving thousands displaced and without support. This has led to a significant exodus of Afghan youth, who are fleeing the country in search of safety and stability.
Immediate international action is critical to addressing the humanitarian crisis and preventing further displacement. Aid organizations call for sustained funding and cooperation to meet the urgent needs of millions.