Afghan Foreign Minister meets Norway’s new special representative for Afghanistan
Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with Bjorn Hansen, the newly appointed Special Representative of Norway for Afghanistan, to discuss key political and regional issues.
According to details released following the meeting, Hansen highlighted Norway’s longstanding relationship with Afghanistan and acknowledged the notable progress the country has achieved in security and counter-narcotics efforts. He stressed the importance of normalizing Afghanistan’s ties with the international community as a pathway to broader and deeper cooperation.
In response, Minister Muttaqi emphasized the need to fully leverage Afghanistan’s current stability. He stated that the development achievements of the Afghan government should serve as a strong foundation for expanding mutual cooperation with international partners, including Norway.
The meeting comes as Afghanistan seeks greater engagement with the international community amid ongoing efforts to stabilize the country and address regional challenges. Norway has maintained diplomatic channels with Kabul even after the change of government in 2021, focusing on humanitarian and development-related engagement.
No further details about specific outcomes or follow-up actions from the meeting were immediately available. (ILKHA)
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