OIC, EU envoys stress stronger cooperation with Afghanistan — Pajhwok

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the European Union (EU) have stressed the need to strengthen cooperation with Afghanistan, address humanitarian needs and explore joint initiatives in key sectors, including health, education and alternative livelihoods. In a post on X, the OIC said its secretary-general’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Ambassador Dr. Tariq Ali Bakheet, had met the EU’s special representative for Afghanistan, Tomas Niklasson. It said Nicola Bellomo, chargé d’affaires ad interim at the EU Delegation to Afghanistan, also attended the meeting, it added. The two sides discussed Afghanistan’s humanitarian situation and recent developments, according to the OIC. They also emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation with Afghanistan, addressing humanitarian needs and exploring opportunities for joint initiatives in key areas, including health, education and alternative livelihoods. Ambassador Bakheet stressed the need for continued international cooperation and coordinated efforts to support the Afghan people. hz/kk