Acting Foreign Minister Meets Iranian Ambassador to Kabul

KABUL, Jan. 23 – Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister of the Islamic Emirate met Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s ambassador and special representative for Afghanistan on Sunday to discuss issues of mutual interest, said foreign ministry. According to Hafiz Zia Ahmad, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the two sides […]

KABUL, Jan. 23 – Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister of the Islamic Emirate met Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s ambassador and special representative for Afghanistan on Sunday to discuss issues of mutual interest, said foreign ministry.

According to Hafiz Zia Ahmad, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the two sides discussed political and economic issues between the two countries, emphasizing good neighborliness and mutual interests.

Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s new ambassador in Kabul, said that considering the importance of water, efforts should be made to manage water in such a way that it is not wasted and Iran’s right to it is maintained.

FM Muttaqi expressed that the Islamic Emirate is committed to respecting Iran’s water rights according to the 1351 treaty between the two countries.