INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has welcomed Turkey&s move to suspend trade with Israel over its war on Gaza.Muttaqi expressed his
appreciation during a meeting with Turkish Charge d&Affaires Cenk Unal in Kabul, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement
released Sunday.The meeting also focused on bilateral relations, recent positive developments in Afghanistan, the visits of political and
economic delegations to Afghanistan from several countries.FM Muttaqi underlined the commencing of trade with Turkey through the Lapis
Lazuli route and opening of joint exhibitions in Turkey and Afghanistan.According to the statement, the Turkish envoy said that they are
happy with the recent developments in Afghanistan, and joined efforts need to be made for the further expansion of Turkey-Afghanistan
relations.He added that in the next few days, Turkish Airlines will commence its flights to Kabul.The two sides reiterated promoting synergy
to meet the expectations of the people of the two countries, given the historical backdrops and good bilateral relations, the statement
said.The post IEA welcomes Turkey&s halting of trade with Israel first appeared on Ariana News.
