KABUL: Indrika Retwatte, the Humanitarian Affairs Deputy of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), stated in a meeting with Mawlavi Abdul Kabir, the Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, that the organization will spend $2.5 billion in 2025 to address the problems of Afghan migrants.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation on Wednesday, the UN humanitarian deputy noted that this expenditure demonstrates the UN’s commitment to the Afghan people, adding that the return of Afghan migrants has resulted in a 10% increase in Afghanistan’s population within a short period.
Ratwatte also welcomed the preparation of a draft for a permanent solution to the issues of returned Afghan migrants by the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation.
This UN official praised the bilateral cooperation between UNAMA and the Ministry and emphasized the need for more collaboration concerning internally displaced persons.
Meanwhile, Mawlavi Abdul Kabir expressed gratitude for the assistance and collaboration of the United Nations, stating that the government has initiated a winter aid distribution program for returned migrants.
He emphasized that, based on this program, food and cash assistance will be distributed to one thousand returned migrant families in each province.
Additionally, the distribution of winter aid to those in need and returned migrants continues daily across the country.