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UAE President and Afghanistan Interior Minister discuss bilateral relations and cooperation


UAE-Afghanistan Relations: A Comprehensive Overview

High-Level Meeting
HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the UAE, met with a delegation from Afghanistan led by Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani on Tuesday. The discussions focused on bilateral relations and strategies for regional stability.

They explored ways to strengthen cooperation and enhance mutual interests, with a particular emphasis on economic development and support for Afghanistan’s reconstruction.

Interior Minister Haqqani expressed his pleasure at meeting Sheikh Mohamed and praised the strong UAE-Afghanistan relations. The high-profile meeting took place at Al Shati Palace in the UAE capital.

 UAE Reopens Embassy in Kabul
In November 2021, the UAE reopened its embassy in Kabul. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid called it "a positive step towards more positive steps" on X. Despite the Taliban’s takeover, which led many countries to close their embassies, the UAE maintained its support by hosting Afghan families and sending medical and food supplies.

Humanitarian Aid
The UAE has been a key supporter of Afghanistan during crises. In July 2022, it sent three planes with a 1,000 sq m field hospital to aid earthquake victims. This was part of an ongoing effort to alleviate suffering through an air bridge supplying food and medical aid.

In March 2023, after another earthquake, the UAE promptly sent more urgent medical and food supplies. The Gulf state repeated this assistance following a subsequent quake in October.

 Bilateral, Economic, and Cultural Ties
The UAE and Afghanistan have signed multiple agreements in recent years to enhance cooperation in education, mining, energy, and sports. Economically, the UAE is committed to helping Afghanistan achieve peace and stability, focusing on humanitarian and development initiatives. From 2012-2017, UAE aid to Afghanistan exceeded $433 million.
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