Afghanistan Peace CampaignThe Ministry of Economy also emphasized the importance of continued humanitarian aid in supporting Afghanistan’s economic stability.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently reaffirmed America’s commitment to continue providing critical and urgent assistance to countries around the world.
Rubio also criticized the current approach of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), promising that future aid will be delivered in a more efficient and transparent manner.
He said: “We are reorienting our foreign assistance programs to align directly with what is best for the United States and our citizens. We are continuing essential lifesaving programs and making strategic investments that strengthen our partners and our own country.”
This comes as the 90-day suspension of US foreign aid—imposed by the US President—nears its end, with less than 20 days remaining. The suspension impacted aid delivery worldwide, including in Afghanistan.
The halt in aid has affected the operations of some humanitarian organizations in Afghanistan. Experts have criticized former President Trump’s economic policies as impractical.
Mohammad Asif Stanikzai, an economic analyst, commented: “If humanitarian aid, especially in developmental and operational sectors, resumes, it could accelerate Afghanistan’s economic progress and strengthen the internal strategies already in place.”
Taj Mohammad Talash, another economic expert, said: “Third-world countries suffer greatly from such aid suspensions and aggressive economic policies, as they directly impact their economies in a negative way.”
The Ministry of Economy of the Islamic Emirate also emphasized the importance of continued humanitarian aid in supporting Afghanistan’s economic stability and empowering its people.
Abdul Rahman Habib, spokesperson for the ministry, said: “Transitioning from humanitarian to developmental aid is a vital process for the survival and self-reliance of a crisis-affected society. We call on all organizations and countries to continue their assistance for economic stability and public empowerment.”
Previously, organizations such as the Norwegian Refugee Council and Save the Children, among others, stated they had been forced to suspend parts of their operations in Afghanistan due to funding shortfalls.