INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), mentioned on Sunday that Afghanistan would have kept
the circulation of water into Iran even in the lack of an official treaty, pointing out spiritual and humanitarian principles.Speaking at
the Tehran Dialogue Forum, Muttaqi stressed that throughout times of regular water circulation—-- when there is no dry spell—-- readily
available water naturally reaches Iran
He explained the act of sharing water as a spiritual task, a satisfying act, and sound policy.He ensured the Iranian public that Afghanistan
has no hostile intentions worrying water-sharing arrangements.His remarks come amid tensions over the 1973 Helmand River Water Treaty, a
bilateral contract that assigns water from the Helmand River to Iran
Recently, Iran has actually expressed issues that Afghanistan is not launching enough water, especially throughout durations of dry spell
The Islamic Emirate, on the other hand, has actually mentioned technical and environmental restrictions, consisting of low water levels and
climate-related challenges.Muttaqi highlighted the Islamic Emirate’& rsquo; s more comprehensive diplomatic position, stating that
Afghanistan is dedicated to a well balanced, economy-centered diplomacy that focuses on relations with neighboring countries.He said that
neighboring nations hold a special place in IEA’& rsquo; s diplomacy, adding that over the past four years, IEA has kept constructive ties
not only with neighbors however also with local countries beyond, particularly in the area of financial cooperation.Muttaqi also kept in
mind that yearly trade between Afghanistan and Iran currently stands at around $3 billion, highlighting the importance of economic
cooperation in bilateral relations
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