The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Taliban, and Iranian officials are set to hold a trilateral technical meeting in Kabul to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees and returnees, according to Taliban authorities.
Arafat Jamal, head of UNHCR in Afghanistan, met with Taliban Minister for Refugees Abdul Kabir in Kabul to discuss refugee-related issues. In a statement released Sunday, the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees said Jamal confirmed that Iranian officials had expressed readiness to take part in the upcoming meeting.
While no specific date for the meeting has been announced, Jamal said the trilateral talks would focus on the challenges faced by Afghan refugees residing in Iran and those returning to Afghanistan. He added that the meeting is expected to yield positive outcomes.
Jamal also noted that the United Nations is intensifying efforts to mobilise financial resources to support Afghan refugees and returnees. He said a separate multilateral conference aimed at securing international aid will be held soon in the Qatari capital.
During the meeting, Abdul Kabir emphasised the importance of international cooperation in addressing the needs and challenges of Afghan migrants.
Earlier, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited Iran and met with Interior Minister Esmail Momeni. Grandi called for a joint session involving the Taliban and the Iranian government to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees.
