Taliban Governors Meet In Kandahar on Security, Politics & Economy
Taliban provincial governors from across Afghanistan have held a meeting in Kandahar to discuss political, security and economic issues, the office of the Taliban governor in the province said.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the governor’s media office said the meeting brought together governors from seven zones, including Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Kunduz and Paktia.
According to the statement, the discussions focused on security developments, counter-narcotics efforts, challenges facing Afghan migrants returning from neighbouring countries, and measures to facilitate trade and economic activity.
The statement said the governors, who under a decree by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada are responsible for provincial administration at the zonal level, also stressed the importance of implementing his decrees consistently across all provinces.
It added that several key issues raised during the meeting were referred to Akhundzada’s office in Kandahar for final guidance and instructions.
