IEA welcomes extension of UN mandate in Afghanistan

Chief spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Zabiullah Mujahid said that the extension of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is in the favor of Afghanistan and is welcomed by the leadership.

Zabiullah Mujahid on a Twitter post on Friday, March 18, 2022, expressed hope that the World Community will strengthen relations with the IEA through UNAMA.

“We hope that the International Community will strengthen and officiate relations with the IEA through UNAMA. Meanwhile, we are hopeful that the International Community will support and assist the Afghan people in the areas of humanitarian, health, and development.” Reads the Twitter post.

United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in a resolution on Thursday, March 17 extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for another 12 months.

The resolution to the UNSC was presented by Norway and was ratified with 14 approved votes except for a denial vote of Russia.

With the resolution, the United Nations will officially engage with the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan.

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