KABUL, Sept 26 (NNN-ANA) – The newly-formed administration of Afghanistan, welcomed the United States recent measure, allowing flow of humanitarian assistance to the country, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) welcomes recent decision by U.S. Treasury Department, allowing U.S. government agencies along with international and non-governmental organisations and banks, to facilitate flow of food and medicine to the IEA,” Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the ministry’s spokesman, said.
Afghanistan hoped all countries, including the U.S. and international organisations, will continue to establish and enhance ties with the Afghan government, and to continue providing humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people, he added.
Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister of the Taliban caretaker government, on Thursday said that, Afghanistan wants to have friendly relations with the international community, including the neighbouring and regional countries.
On Friday, the United States issued general licenses, allowing the U.S. government, NGOs and certain international organisations, to engage in transactions that are necessary to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.
Earlier this month, UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, warned that, possibility of a complete economic collapse in Afghanistan was “serious,” highlighting an urgent need for funding support to Afghans.
He also appealed to the countries pledging 1.2 billion U.S. dollars in relief for Afghanistan, to take action quickly.
Besides, Taliban authorities have vowed that the aid will reach those in need, in a completely transparent manner.– NNN-ANA
