KABUL, NOV 6: Minister of Borders and Tribal Affairs Noorullah Noori said at a gathering in Zabul province that divisions in Afghanistan have ended after five decades and national unity has been restored.
Noori said: “Today, after nearly 50 years, all ethnic, religious and regional differences in Afghanistan have ended, and all foreign countries, including the United States, Britain and Russia, have left. People across the country now live in unity.”
He also said that Afghanistan’s economy and trade continue to grow despite sanctions imposed by the international community.
The Minister of Borders and Tribal Affairs said: “Although we have not been officially recognized and continue to face sanctions and challenges, our currency is still gaining value and the economy is growing.”
Meanwhile, residents of Zabul called on the Islamic Emirate to address their concerns regarding the Shamlazo customs facility, an industrial park, and problems in education, healthcare and agriculture.
Zabul Police Chief Abdul Halim Halimi said: “There are many problems in Zabul. The people of Zabul are very poor and need assistance in various sectors.”
Sayed Mohammad, a representative of nomads in Zabul, said: “All people in Zabul, whether nomads or other residents, need access to basic services.”
The Ministry of Borders and Tribal Affairs said it would continue holding similar gatherings to strengthen national unity.
