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KABUL – As the United Nations prepares to host pivotal working group meetings on private sector development and narcotics control in Kabul, the Taliban have intensified their consultations with international donors and aid organizations. The discussions aim to address Afghanistan’s growing economic challenges and the ongoing narcotics crisis, building on the outcomes of the Third Doha Meeting held in June.
The Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce recently revealed a high-level meeting with representatives from the World Bank, the UN, and the UN Development Program, focusing on bolstering Afghanistan’s private sector. Economic experts stress the urgent need to resolve banking hurdles, facilitate money transfers, and improve credit access to support the struggling economy.
A senior Western diplomat confirmed that the UN and the Taliban have agreed to hold these crucial sessions in Kabul, with international stakeholders and private sector representatives pressing for concrete actions on easing financial restrictions and fostering industry investment. Concerns remain, however, over the potential misuse of Afghanistan’s frozen foreign reserves, a key demand of the Taliban.
As the meetings draw near, Afghan citizens are urging the international community to prioritize poverty reduction and job creation, warning that without tangible progress, the nation’s economic and social hardships will only deepen.
