KABUL: Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has announced that European Union (EU) officially reopened its diplomatic office in Kabul. Spokesman of the Ministry Abdul Qahar Balkhi in a tweethas said that the EU’s diplomatic office has officially resumed its operations in Afghanistan.
“Following consecutive meetings and reaching an understanding with EU representatives, the European Union (EU) officiallyopened its embassy with a permanent presence in Kabul and
practically commenced operations.” Balkhi tweeted.
Meanwhile, Abdul Qahar Balkhi said that the EU announced 268 million euro additional assistance apart from the 220 million euro humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. He added that a portion of the money would be used for teachers and their salaries which he welcomed.
The reopening of the embassy comes after a number of countries resumed consular services in
the country. This also comes after the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan called on the international community to formally recognize its government. The Kabul Times
EU reopens embassy in Afghanistan
