INTERNATIONAL — June 18, 2026

Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Discusses Humanitarian Aid with UN Deputy Secretary-General

DiCarlo praised the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's cooperation with aid agencies and briefed Muttaqi on UNAMA activities. Both sides agreed to maintain ongoing engagement as the UN Security Council extended the mission's mandate.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by ToloNews, Bakhtar News and Afghanistan International2 min read

Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Discusses Humanitarian Aid with UN Deputy Secretary-General
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Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, held a telephone conversation with United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo.

The discussion focused on the delivery of humanitarian aid to vulnerable Afghans and on steps to improve the effectiveness of assistance programs. Officials examined current aid mechanisms and ways to ensure better reach to those in need.

DiCarlo expressed appreciation for the cooperation and facilities provided by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to humanitarian agencies operating in the country. She noted that this support has helped facilitate aid operations.

DiCarlo also briefed Muttaqi on recent developments and ongoing efforts by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, known as UNAMA.

Both sides emphasized the importance of continued mutual understanding, constructive engagement, and expanded areas of collaboration. They agreed to sustain dialogue on political and peacebuilding matters.

The conversation occurred around the time the UN Security Council extended UNAMA's mandate until 27 Jawza 1406.

Read the original reporting at Pajhwok

Reliability assessment

Four independent outlets (Pajhwok, ToloNews, Bakhtar News, Afghanistan International) corroborate the core event of a telephone conversation between named officials Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi and Rosemary DiCarlo on humanitarian aid and UNAMA activities.

The source language reads straight.

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Where reports agree

  • Muttaqi and DiCarlo held a telephone conversation on humanitarian aid and UNAMA
  • DiCarlo praised Taliban/Islamic Emirate cooperation for aid delivery
  • Both sides stressed ongoing constructive engagement and cooperation

Where reports differ

  • Only Afghanistan International mentions the UN Security Council resolution extending UNAMA's mandate; the other sources omit this context

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InternationalAmir Khan Muttaqi, Rosemary DiCarlo, UNAMA, Humanitarian Aid, Taliban

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