New EU Representative Meets Muttaqi; Counter-Narcotics and Farmer Support Top the Agenda

News Report | Kabul Times News

Kabul — Tomas Niklasson, the new EU Special Envoy for Afghanistan, met with Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s Foreign Minister, to discuss political, humanitarian, and security issues, as well as the fight against narcotics.

According to a statement from the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Niklasson acknowledged the Taliban's achievements regarding security and counter-narcotics efforts and exchanged views with Muttaqi on various political and humanitarian matters.

During the meeting, Muttaqi stated that despite measures taken to curb the cultivation and trafficking of narcotics, the international community has failed to provide the necessary assistance to establish alternative livelihoods for farmers.

He emphasized that supporting farmers and creating alternative economic opportunities is essential for sustaining the fight against narcotics.

The EU Special Envoy affirmed that the Union’s official stance is to support security and counter-narcotics efforts in Afghanistan and pledged to work towards expanding cooperation across various sectors.

This meeting takes place amidst ongoing discussions between the Taliban and foreign representatives regarding humanitarian aid, Afghanistan's economic situation, and the nature of international cooperation with the country.

Kabul Times News