Weezha Roz-Kabul–Dr. Latif Nazari, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, announced today on Twitter, accompanied by a photo of himself, that a high-level delegation from the Afghan government has arrived in Japan.
He stated that the purpose of this visit is to “engage with the international community with dignity to achieve a strong, united, advanced, and developed Afghanistan.”
This visit is part of the Islamic Emirate’s recent efforts to expand diplomatic relations and attract international cooperation.
Earlier, in July 2024, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, had met with Japanese officials, including Itsu Adachi, the Executive Director of the Sasakwa Foundation.
During that meeting, Japan emphasized its commitment to cooperating with Afghanistan and invited an official delegation from the Islamic Emirate to visit Japan.
In his tweet, Dr. Nazari added: “We seek active membership in the global community, and to achieve this goal, we pursue constructive engagement based on mutual respect.”
These remarks align with the foreign policy of the Islamic Emirate, which was previously described by Foreign Minister Mawlawi Muttaqi as a “balanced policy based on positive relations with the world.”
The visit comes at a time when Afghanistan is facing severe economic challenges and a reduction in international aid.
Dr. Nazari has previously called for the lifting of sanctions and an increase in economic interactions with global organizations in various conferences.
This visit is expected to provide an opportunity to discuss issues such as development aid, climate cooperation, and the revival of infrastructure projects.
As a key figure in the Ministry of Economy, Dr. Nazari has consistently emphasized the importance of transparency in the distribution of aid and combating misuse of international resources.
Previously, he has stated that foreign aid is essential for Afghanistan in the short term but has called for focusing on long-term solutions for economic self-sufficiency.
Japan has long been a supporter of development projects in Afghanistan and has also stressed the importance of supporting developing countries in the face of climate change during recent meetings such as “COP 29.”
This visit may pave the way for new agreements in areas like clean energy, agriculture, and food security.
Weezha Roz
