Afghanistan and Azerbaijan Officials Discuss Strengthening Cultural Ties

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Information and Culture announced that the Azerbaijani ambassador and consul in Kabul met with the deputy minister of tourism, finance, and administration to highlight the importance of enhancing cultural ties and joint cooperation between the two countries. The meeting took place on December 13 (22 Qaws).

During the meeting, Deputy Minister Mawlawi Qudratullah Jamal emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral relations, stating that such efforts would contribute to the development of both nations.

He noted that Afghanistan and Azerbaijan share numerous commonalities in economic, tourism, and cultural fields, and that stronger ties could be mutually beneficial. He also expressed gratitude for Azerbaijan’s positive support of Afghanistan, stressing the country’s need for cooperation with friendly nations in various sectors.

According to the statement, the Azerbaijani ambassador also highlighted the cultural and religious similarities between the two countries and expressed a desire to deepen political and economic relations with Afghanistan. He said that Azerbaijani citizens visiting Afghanistan would promote the country’s culture and attractions through the media.

The ambassador also reassured Azerbaijani tourists about the safety situation in Afghanistan, stating they could visit the country’s historic and recreational sites with peace of mind. He further emphasized cooperation in educating Afghan youth via online courses, noting that this would require the Taliban administration to comply with the official rules and regulations in this regard.