04:00 PM

Japan and the Asian Development Bank vow to expand their projects in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Finance of Afghanistan said in a statement. The statement added that the Deputy Minister of Finance, Sultan Mohammad Zubair, met with the Japanese Ambassador for Afghanistan and the head of ADB. The statement stated that the Asian Development Bank and the Japanese government have a plan to expand their activities and assistance in Afghanistan.

03:58 PM

The Chamber of Commerce and investment of Afghanistan met with the Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mutaqi to address transit issues with Pakistan & India, the Chamber of Commerce said in a statement. The statement added that members of the association requested Mutaqi to engage in dialogue with Pakistan and India to resolve transit problems that have arisen due to the recent conflict between the two countries. The statement also stated that currently a large number of Afghan traders' transit goods are stuck at the ports of Karachi and Wagah, while urging to allow them to proceed as quickly as possible. According to the statement, the Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan assured the traders and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce that the technical teams of the ministry are working actively to resolve the issues through diplomatic channels.

01:43 PM

The Atlantic Council will hold a meeting on May 13 to evaluate the US's uncertain policy on Afghanistan, the Council announced. The statement added that the meeting will focus on the country's current political and security situation, how it could affect the United States' strategic interests, and the potential upcoming steps America might take in its approach to Afghanistan.