KABUL: The Assistant Secretary General and OIC Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Tariq Ali Bakheet and his accompanying delegation, during their visit to Kabul met with the acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the ministry said in a statement.
“Bloodshed ended in the country, countrywide security ensured, Daesh has been eliminated, as well as women’s actively participating in health, education, commerce, and other fields and IEA leader pays special attention to ensuring women’s basic rights, providing assistance to widows, orphans and disabled and so on,” the statement quoted minister Muttaqi as saying.
Ali Bakheet conveying greetings of the OIC Secretary General said that his visit is part of the strategy of the Organization of the Islamic Coopraiton’s constructive engagement with Afghanistan.
Praising the efforts and progress made by the IEA in countering narcotics and corruption, ensuring security and other areas, Bakheet said that there is a need for direct engagement and understanding between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and OIC member states.
The Executive Director of the OIC’s Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission, Dr. Noura Alrshoud appreciated the progress and opportunities made by the IEA in ensuring peace, stability and good governance.
Also, the organization’s Director General of Cultural, Social and Family Affairs, Dr. Amina Alhajri presented information about the planned projects in various fields and showed readiness to provide assistance in line with Afghanistan’s priorities.
In the meantime, the Executive Director of Women Development, Dr. Afnan Alshuaibi said “The situation observed in Afghanistan is different from the image reflected in foreign media and appreciated the opportunities provided by the government in the fields of education, health and business.”
Assuring comprehensive cooperation on behalf of the IEA, FM Muttaqi said that we are ready to extend support to the OIC in all issues affecting the Islamic world, including the Palestinian cause.