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UNAMA should reflect the realities of Afghanistan in its reports, urged the Acting FM of the Interim Afghan Government, Amir Khan Mutaqi, during his meeting with UNAMA Chief Roza Otunbayeva. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan said in a statement that both sides discussed the needs of Afghan returnees, the existing challenges for Afghan citizens abroad, the growth private sector, and further efforts to attract investment. The Foreign Minister of Afghanistan emphasized that UNAMA to reflect Afghanistan's comprehensive stability to the world. According to the statement, Afghan FM stressed that to resolve the challenges against the Afghan citizens living in Europe, to protect and defend their rights, and to provide consular services, access must be granted to the Interim Afghan Government. The statement also stated that the UNAMA chief added that she would convey the message of the Interim Afghan Government to the world during the next UN Security Council meeting, while she will highlight the country's progress and the opportunities emerged in Afghanistan. The UNAMA chief also declared that they are working to address the needs of returnees and will facilitate investment to create job opportunities for them.