The Ministry of Economy says that 48 countries and international organizations have expressed condolences to the victims of the recent earthquake in the east of the country, with some countries also providing assistance.
Although exact figures regarding aid from countries, organizations, and charities have not been released, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Economy said that the assistance provided has been effective in addressing the urgent needs of the earthquake-affected population.
Abdul Rahman Habib, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Economy, stated: “This support and emergency assistance are of vital importance in addressing the problems of the affected and needy people in the damaged areas and in improving their living conditions.”
Following last week’s earthquake in Kunar, a number of victims said that their homes had been destroyed and that they lacked shelter for the coming winter. They urged government officials and aid agencies to take practical steps in building housing for the affected families.
One of the victims, Dilawar Khan, said: “I ask the government to provide us with shelter and permanent homes. Right now, we are living in tents. Winter is approaching, and we cannot survive here. We need proper housing where we can live.”
Another victim, Sher Mohammad, also said: “Our homes have all been destroyed by the earthquake. We need roads rebuilt, clinics established, and essential infrastructure restored. Whoever helps, let that assistance be provided, because we are in dire need of it.”
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed gratitude for the assistance provided by various domestic and international countries and organizations.
Zia Ahmad Takal, Head of Public Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses appreciation and gratitude for the condolences, sympathies, humanitarian cooperation, and assistance provided by various countries, international organizations, and aid agencies following the human and material losses caused by the recent earthquake in the east of the country.”
According to the latest figures from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), so far, 43,000 people in the earthquake-affected areas have received food, tents, and winter clothing from humanitarian organizations, while medical and health teams have provided services to thousands of families.
OCHA also stated that, in order to quickly access remote areas, a UN helicopter began aid flights on September 11.
