In a meeting, Mawlavi Abdul Kabir, the Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, called on the United Kingdom to assist in building residential settlements for Afghan returnees.
The discussions took place with Robert Dickson, chargé d’affaires of UK to Kabul, and Richard Lindsay, the new UK representative for Afghanistan.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, the meeting focused on the urgent need for humanitarian aid for Afghans forcibly returned from neighboring Pakistan and Iran. The British representatives reaffirmed their commitment to continue providing humanitarian support and emphasized the importance of dialogue with the Islamic Emirate.
The UK’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan pointed out that resolving the ongoing challenges requires constructive international engagement.
Mawlavi Abdul Kabir expressed appreciation for the UK’s past contributions while noting that the Islamic Emirate is actively working to support returnees by providing essential services at border crossings.
Mawlavi Kabir highlighted the immediate need for assistance to assist returnees reintegrate into their communities, urging that humanitarian aid must remain free from political influences. He proposed that by constructing dedicated settlements, the cycle of repeated migration could be mitigated.
In conclusion, Mawlavi Abdul Kabir underscored that the Islamic Emirate has taken steps to address international concerns and called for Western recognition of its governance, urging that countries like the UK should not delay further.
