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TKD ECONOMY: Deputy PM Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Inaugurates Industrial Factory Complex in Kabul, Afghanistan Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Afghanistan officially inaugurated a large industrial factory complex at the National Development Company today. He described the reactivation of this complex as a significant step toward boosting domestic production and reducing Afghanistan's reliance on foreign goods. Baradar emphasized that the project will create job opportunities, offer affordable products to the public, and play a vital role in strengthening the national economy. He called on all investors and entrepreneurs to take advantage of the favorable investment environment in Afghanistan and contribute to the country’s industrial growth. The complex, reactivated after 60 years, now produces 105 types of machinery and equipment — including agricultural tools, industrial machinery, transport vehicles, electrical devices, spare parts, and components for irrigation canals and dams — with several products showcased at the event.

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TKD MONITORING: Germany Accepts Two Taliban Envoys for Consular Affairs The German government has confirmed it will accept two representatives sent by the Taliban to handle consular affairs, aiming to facilitate the technical process of deporting Afghan migrants. A government spokesperson, Steffen Cornelius, announced on Monday, July 21,that the decision was made to support the return of Afghan nationals, particularly those who have committed serious crimes in Germany. The move follows a report by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, stating that Germany agreed to accept the envoys in exchange for cooperation from the Taliban in taking back deported Afghans. Just last week, Germany deported 81 Afghan asylum seekers. Officials clarified that these representatives will not be recognized as formal diplomats but will assist with administrative tasks at the Afghan consulate in Berlin. The German government emphasized that this step is part of broader efforts to manage deportations systematically, especially for rejected asylum seekers with criminal records. DW

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Haqqani, Al-Issa Discuss Strengthening Ties Between Afghanistan and the Muslim World Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, Acting Minister of Interior, met with Dr. Mohammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, during his visit to Afghanistan. Haqqani highlighted that such high-level visits play a vital role in fostering brotherhood and unity among Muslim nations, particularly between Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia. He added that the two countries share deep-rooted and historic relations, and emphasized the importance of increased engagement to further strengthen these ties. According to a statement from the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Al-Issa said the primary aim of his visit is to enhance scholarly cooperation between Afghan and Saudi scholars and to expand academic connections between Afghanistan and the broader Islamic world.