Afghanistan’s Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, has discussed assistance for returning Afghan migrants, their resettlement, and long-term solutions to their challenges with Nicola Bellomo, the European Union’s newly appointed representative to Afghanistan.
According to the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, Nicola Bellomo praised the Islamic Emirate’s management of the return of millions of Afghans. He noted that the return of approximately eight million people could create numerous challenges and complex situations, but said the Islamic Emirate had managed the process successfully.
The EU’s new representative assured that the European Union would continue providing humanitarian assistance to Afghans. He added that the EU was ready to cooperate in addressing the challenges faced by returning Afghans and creating effective employment opportunities for them.
During the meeting, the European Union also presented its proposals concerning returning migrants and Afghan refugees.
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir welcomed the EU representative and his accompanying delegation and expressed appreciation for the assistance provided by international organizations to families in need.
He congratulated Nicola Bellomo on his new appointment and stated that the Islamic Emirate supports the European Union’s presence in Afghanistan.
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir said the Islamic Emirate was focused on finding lasting solutions to the challenges faced by returning Afghans and had so far identified 80 townships for their resettlement. He added that the construction and expansion of these townships were ongoing according to needs.
The Minister of Refugees and Repatriation called on the European Union to assist in the construction of townships for returning Afghans. He also emphasized that the Islamic Emirate pays special attention to the situation of unaccompanied returnees and women.
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