Afghanistan Peace CampaignAccording to the sources, the main focus of this meeting will be narcotics, alternative cultivation, the private sector, and humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.
Sources told TOLOnews that the United Nations Working Group meeting is scheduled to take place later this month (February), following the third Doha meeting.
According to the sources, the main focus of this meeting will be narcotics, alternative cultivation, the private sector, and humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.
Yousuf Amin Zazi, a political analyst, told TOLOnews: “For the past 20 to 25 years, alternative crops to poppy and narcotics have been discussed, but Afghan farmers have not been provided with them. We must consider the people’s economy. How can we ban poppy cultivation and drug production when there is poverty in the country?”
The sources also confirmed that the Islamic Emirate has been invited to the meeting; however, the Islamic Emirate has not yet commented on the matter.
Abdul Jabbar Akbari, a university lecturer, said: “The more focus and international attention is given to economic and trade issues, the more valuable it will be for Afghanistan’s economy, helping the country emerge from economic isolation.”
Aziz Maarij, another political analyst, said: “The UN Working Group meeting is a continuation of the United Nations’ meetings, particularly following the third Doha meeting. A key aspect of this meeting, set to take place in February, is its focus on alternative poppy cultivation and humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.”
The third Doha meeting was held from June 30 to July 1 last year, focusing on alternative cultivation and Afghanistan’s private sector. It was hosted in Qatar by the UN Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs, with the participation of Islamic Emirate representatives and special envoys from over 25 countries.