Minister of Refugees and Repatriation Mawlawi Abdul Kabir has discussed the situation of returning Afghan refugees, humanitarian assistance and international engagement with the Afghan government during a meeting with Rabab Fatima, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative and newly appointed head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
According to the ministry, Fatima pledged continued UN cooperation in delivering humanitarian assistance to vulnerable Afghans and supporting returnees by providing permanent shelter, employment opportunities and facilitating their integration into society.
She said mobilizing humanitarian assistance, facilitating international engagement with the Afghan government and addressing human rights issues are among her key priorities.
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir said the Afghan government seeks constructive relations with the international community within the framework of Sharia and called on countries to respect Afghanistan’s Islamic system and territorial integrity.
He also said Afghanistan enjoys full security and that development projects have been launched to promote the country’s progress.
The minister called on the United Nations to help provide essential infrastructure and basic services in residential townships established for returning Afghan refugees.