The Ministry of Information and Culture has announced that a joint art and cultural exhibition between Afghanistan and Iran will be held in Kabul, Khaama.com reports.
On Sunday, November 10, the ministry released a statement noting that Qudratullah Jamal, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Finance, and Administration of the Ministry of Information and Culture, met with Seyed Ruhollah Hosseini, the Cultural Attaché of the Iranian Embassy in Kabul.
According to the ministry, the two officials discussed topics related to tourism, culture, and the arts.
Previously, the Khorasan Foreign Trade Administration had announced the upcoming “Export Capabilities” trade exhibition showcasing Afghanistan-Iran trade relations.
According to the Iranian official, in the first half of this year, over $360 million worth of goods were exported from the province to Afghanistan, marking a 32% increase compared to the same period last year.
Iran remains one of Afghanistan’s key trade partners, with economic exchanges worth millions of dollars conducted annually between the two nations.
The upcoming joint art and cultural exhibition between Afghanistan and Iran in Kabul is set against a backdrop of escalating tensions concerning the treatment of Afghan refugees in Iran.
Reports indicate that Iranian authorities have intensified harassment, violated basic rights, and forcibly deported Afghan refugees, including those possessing valid documentation. Notably, over 260 Afghan refugees were reportedly killed by Iranian police in Balochistan.
Despite these serious allegations, the current Taliban regime has remained largely silent on the issue, raising concerns about the protection and advocacy for Afghan nationals abroad.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
November 12, 2024