The fifth meeting of the European Union-Central Asia format on Afghanistan took place

Bishkek, February 14, 2024 – The 5th meeting of the European Union-Central Asia format on Afghanistan took place. The event was also attended by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva.

A detailed exchange took place on the situation in Afghanistan. Particular attention was paid to finding effective ways to interact with the de facto government of the country.

The head of the Kazakh delegation, Ambassador at Large Talgat Kaliev introduced the meeting participants to Kazakhstan’s vision of the prospects for developing cooperation with Afghanistan in the trade and transport sphere.

Those present also praised the recent UN report on Afghanistan and expressed support for the initiative of UN Secretary-General António Guterres to create the post of UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Afghanistan.