INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Iran&s envoy to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said on Thursday that Tehran spends more than $10 billion annually to meet the needs
of Afghan refugees, while it does not receive sufficient assistance from the international community.As a neighbor, Iran has borne a
disproportionate share of the burden of the Afghan crisis, especially after the reckless withdrawal of the United States in 2020
More than six million Afghans have taken refuge in Iran, which has put a lot of pressure on our limited resources
Iran spends more than 10 billion dollars annually to meet their needs, but this time it has not received enough support from the
international community,& Iravani said at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan.He said that refugee hosting countries like Iran
and Pakistan need sustained aid, while efforts must focus on enabling refugees& return by strengthening Afghanistan&s capacity to provide
housing, jobs, and essential services.Enhancing these capacities is crucial for regional stability and the dignity of returning refugees
The international community must act to support these efforts,& Iravani said.The diplomat said that a representative and inclusive
government is essential for long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan.An inclusive government can address key challenges, prevent
conflict resurgence, and curb refugee flows to neighboring countries
It also lays the foundation for stability, security, and the protection of human rights, including those of women and girls,& he said.The
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