Mawlavi Abdul Kabir, the Acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation Affairs, conducted a meeting with Mr. Takayoshi Kuramaya, the Ambassador of Japan in Kabul.
The discussion focused on the provision of assistance to Afghan refugees, as well as Japan’s diplomatic relations with the Islamic Emirate.
During the meeting, Ambassador Kuramaya announced that Tokyo has allocated $1.5 million in aid Last Dec and $6 million in February this year through UNHCR to address the challenges faced by returning Afghans.
He specified that this assistance is designated to improve access to services in temporary camps and to alleviate the economic hardships encountered by returnees.
Ambassador Kuramaya highlighted the ongoing global shortage in humanitarian aid, assuring that Japan's support for Afghanistan will remain consistent and will not be reduced.
He acknowledged the achievements of the Islamic Emirate while also noting that the prohibition of poppy cultivation has led to economic difficulties for Afghan farmers, who currently lack viable alternative crops.
Furthermore, the Ambassador praised certain achievements & tireless efforts of the Islamic Emirate that should be shared with the International community.
Honorable Mawlavi Abdul Kabir expressed his gratitude to the Japanese Ambassador and his delegation, praising Japan for its various forms of support to the Afghan people.
The Minister remarked on the significance of Japan's sustained assistance and highlighted the need to minimize unnecessary administrative expenses related to the delivery of humanitarian aid.
He further noted that the Islamic Emirate is responsive to the needs of the Afghan nation and the global community, asserting that the Islamic governance system has effectively addressed international concerns regarding Afghanistan, too.
Honorable Mawlavi Abdul Kabir concluded the meeting by requesting the Japanese government’s support for the construction of Townships, Shelters & Developmental Projects so each Afghan refugee can become economically stable.
