KABUL: The acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi, expressing gratitude for the humanitarian assistance provided by the United Nations, said that Afghanistan does not want to rely on foreign aids.
He made the remarks on Tuesday in a meeting with the 21-member Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) of the United Nations in Kabul, Hafiz Zia Ahmad Takal, the deputy spokesperson of the ministry said in a statement on his X account.
Mawlavi Muttaqi added that for the development of Afghanistan’s economy, there is a need for the implementation of various projects.
In the meeting, the participants discussed various issues, including addicts’ treatment, financial support for orphans, and the prominent role of women in the private sector.
Meanwhile, Abdullah Bachar Bong, Chairman of the ACABQ, stated that their trip to Afghanistan aims to assess the activities of UNAMA (United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan), according to the statement.
“We want to identify Afghan priorities and present them at the United Nations General Assembly,” the statement quoted Abdullah as saying.
Amjad Qaid Al Kumaim voice-chairman of ACABQ, praised Afghanistan’s sure security and stressed the provision of urban services for the people and the return to normal life.
“I will travel to various provinces to assess the situation closely, and at the end, I will submit my proposal to the related organs,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs said to the participants that spending aid on job creation, supporting domestic industries and production, and meeting the needs of the United Nations in the country from domestic markets are the priorities of Afghanistan.
“Support for medium enterprises, attention to development projects, and livelihood alternatives for farmers are among the other needs of today,” he said.
It is mentionable that ACABQ consists of 21 members from various countries of the world.