Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Taliban’s deputy prime minister for administrative affairs, has met with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) special envoy for Afghanistan.
Hamdullah Fitrat, the Taliban’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Sunday, October 11, that Tariq Ali Bakheet had emphasized the continuation of the OIC’s assistance to Afghanistan in humanitarian, educational and health sectors.
Bakheet added that several projects are currently being implemented in Afghanistan in cooperation with the organization.
He also stressed that problems between Afghanistan and some neighboring countries should be resolved through dialogue and mutual understanding.
Abdul Salam Hanafi asked the OIC to increase its assistance to Afghanistan across various sectors.
He further emphasized the need to pay greater attention to alternative livelihood programs as part of efforts to combat narcotics.
