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[00:00:32] The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan says that since September of last year,
[00:00:36] 2.4 million tons of grains have been exported to Afghanistan,
[00:00:40] which shows a 57% increase compared to the same period
[00:00:44] last year. The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock
[00:00:48] says that the grains produced in the country are not enough to meet
[00:00:51] the country's needs. The main part of the need is met
[00:00:55] by imports. The Ministry also adds that in order
[00:00:58] to increase the production of domestic grains, improved seeds, chemical fertilizers,
[00:01:01] and technical advice are provided to farmers
[00:01:05] so that the level of domestic production increases and dependence on imports
[00:01:09] decreases. The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan says that
[00:01:12] the export of grains from this country to Afghanistan has increased by
[00:01:16] 57 percent compared to last year.
[00:01:19] After the closure of trade routes between Afghanistan and
[00:01:23] Pakistan, Afghan traders are mostly importing food
[00:01:27] from Central Asian countries and Iranian ports.
[00:01:30] Meanwhile, the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock says that
[00:01:34] Afghanistan needs about 7 million tons of grain annually,
[00:01:38] about half of which is met through imports. This ministry emphasizes
[00:01:41] that serious efforts are also underway to increase domestic grain production.
[00:01:45] Domestic production is still not fully responsive to
[00:01:49] the needs of the people. A part of the shortage
[00:01:52] is met through imports. The Ministry of Agriculture,
[00:01:55] Irrigation, and Livestock of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is trying to
[00:01:59] increase domestic production through
[00:02:03] supportive programs such as
[00:02:06] the distribution of improved seeds, technical advice,
[00:02:09] and to become closer to
[00:02:11] self-sufficiency in the future. On the other hand, the Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock Production
[00:02:15] says that Afghanistan has vast lands for
[00:02:19] agriculture that can increase the domestic production of wheat and grains,
[00:02:22] and through water management, distribution of improved seeds,
[00:02:26] and mechanization of agriculture, significant steps can be taken
[00:02:30] towards self-sufficiency in this field.
[00:02:34] Within Afghanistan, we have very high capacities. We have very good
[00:02:38] vast lands for
[00:02:41] growing grains and also wheat and
[00:02:45] various other plants.
[00:02:49] If we use modern or new methods,
[00:02:52] use high-quality fertilizers, improved seeds,
[00:02:56] and Based on the information from the Ministry of Agriculture,
[00:03:11] Irrigation, and Livestock, 4.54 million tons of wheat
[00:03:14] were produced in Afghanistan last year, and it is predicted that
[00:03:18] the amount of wheat production will also increase
[00:03:22] this year compared to last year. Mawlawi Fazl Mohammad
[00:03:24] Sabir, Afghanistan's representative in
[00:03:27] the elections, met with the delegation of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment to discuss the expansion of trade between
[00:03:31] Afghanistan and Turkmenistan and ways to solve
[00:03:35] the problems of traders. The Afghan embassy in Ashgabat
[00:03:38] says that in this meeting, Mawlawi Fazl Mohammad Sabir
[00:03:42] assured full cooperation with traders.
[00:03:45] The Ministry of Public Works says that
[00:03:47] the work on
[00:03:53] the construction project of the third lot of the Qaisar-Laman ring road in Badghis province
[00:03:56] is in progress. The
[00:04:30] 50-kilometer section of the second lot of the Afghanistan ring road is considered
[00:04:33] one of the important infrastructure projects that is being built
[00:04:37] towards Badghis province
[00:04:40] and the Balamorghal district of the same province.
[00:04:43] The project is being carried out between the Ministry of
[00:04:47] the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and the private sector, and
[00:04:49] the work
[00:04:57] in various sections is progressing regularly.
[00:05:21] It will facilitate the movement of people and the transportation of commercial goods
[00:05:25] between the two countries. This will
[00:05:28] increase
[00:05:37] infrastructural work in the provinces.
[00:05:40] The works
[00:05:42] carried out by the active Ministry of the Islamic Emirate can play an important role
[00:05:46] in the economic development, prosperity, employment, and
[00:05:49] other issues for the people. Public roads
[00:05:53] that connect Badakhshan to other provinces are mostly damaged
[00:05:57] by floods and natural disasters.
[00:06:00] They need repair. The roads to the villages and
[00:06:03] remote areas of Badakhshan that I mentioned earlier,
[00:06:07] Badakhshan is a difficult-to-pass province with a challenging geography.
[00:06:11] The World Food Program says
[00:06:37] that in 2026, more than 3.
[00:06:41] According to the World Food Program's predictions,
[00:07:08] nearly 3.7 million people
[00:07:11] will be affected this year.
[00:07:23] Janif, the head of the World Food Program in Afghanistan, says that
[00:07:27] Afghanistan is facing one of the most severe and prolonged malnutrition crises
[00:07:30] in the world, and the current figures are likely
[00:07:34] to be even higher than previous predictions.
[00:07:37] The World Food Program has emphasized that expanding
[00:07:41] malnutrition treatment services is essential to prevent
[00:07:45] the crisis from deepening. The program currently
[00:07:49] does not have sufficient budget for malnutrition prevention programs
[00:07:52] and needs 540 million dollars in immediate aid
[00:07:56] to continue its activities for the next six months.
[00:07:59] Dr. Sharafat Zaman Amarkhail, spokesperson for the Ministry
[00:08:03] of Public Health, accepts the estimate of about
[00:08:06] 3.7 million mothers and children suffering from malnutrition
[00:08:10] across the country, but adds that
[00:08:44] climate change, natural disasters, migration,
[00:08:48] not breastfeeding children, and lack of access to adequate
[00:08:51] food are considered major factors of malnutrition, and they say
[00:08:55] that a large number of children suffering from malnutrition
[00:08:58] are admitted to this hospital every day.
[00:09:01] Droughts, earthquakes,
[00:09:04] wars, various natural disasters that really harm
[00:09:08] the economy of a family, whether from an agricultural point of view or from
[00:09:15] housing and other issues, all play a role in this. Health workers
[00:09:18] ask families to prioritize breastfeeding for the healthy growth
[00:09:22] of children, provide adequate nutrition,
[00:09:25] and in case of observing signs of malnutrition,
[00:09:28] seek medical attention as soon as possible
[00:09:32] to prevent serious health problems and possible death.
[00:09:35] The company
[00:09:37] has received permission
[00:09:42] for Kabul-Delhi flights.
[00:09:51] Passenger and cargo flights of this company will be conducted normally and
[00:09:55] regularly according to the announced schedule. Company officials
[00:09:59] say that the process of issuing flight permits for all airlines
[00:10:02] is the same, and now Ariana Afghan has also
[00:10:06] obtained the permit to operate its flights.
[00:10:09] Afghan Airlines says that the Indian Civil Aviation Authority
[00:10:13] has issued an operational permit for Kabul-Delhi flights
[00:10:17] for this company. Officials of this company attribute the recent delays or cancellations
[00:10:20] of some flights on this route to the non-issuance of
[00:10:24] flight permits by the Indian Aviation Authority, but now this problem has been resolved.
[00:10:28] The Kabul-Delhi flights have returned to normal
[00:10:31] and will continue to operate normally and
[00:10:34] regularly according to the announced schedule. The process of issuing
[00:10:38] operational permits for flights is the same for all airlines.
[00:10:42] The recent delays or cancellations of some flights
[00:10:45] on the Kabul-Delhi route were due to the lack of approval
[00:10:49] from the Indian Civil Aviation Authority. Mr. Zaki
[00:10:53] adds that currently
[00:10:57] passenger and cargo flights between Kabul and Delhi
[00:11:00] are operating normally. He appreciates the patience,
[00:11:04] cooperation, and trust of passengers and traders during the recent obstacles and problems,
[00:11:08] and says that they showed the necessary patience
[00:11:11] and cooperation in this regard. Currently, Ariana Afghan Airlines
[00:11:14] operates daily passenger and cargo flights between
[00:11:18] Kabul and Delhi normally and regularly,
[00:11:21] which is beneficial for the trade between the two countries.
[00:11:31] Ariana Afghan Airlines emphasizes
[00:11:33] that it is committed
[00:11:35] to continue providing safe,
[00:11:39] quality, and timely air services normally and regularly.
[00:11:42] We are discussing this issue.
[00:11:45] For further discussion, Mohammad Tavoos Farzad, an economic expert,
[00:11:49] is our guest in the studio. Mr. Farzad,
[00:11:53] welcome.
[00:14:55] There were Chabahar routes that caused some concerns
[00:14:58] for Afghan traders when problems arose,
[00:15:02] but with the start of these flights, with the permission for these flights,
[00:15:05] how much will the confidence of traders
[00:15:08] and investors increase, and how confident will they become
[00:15:11] for trade and investment?
[00:15:15] Mr.
[00:15:18] Pakistan exports to India.
[00:15:22] have discussed ways to strengthen joint cooperation
[00:26:38] in technical and vocational education, human resource capacity building,
[00:26:41] improving the quality of education, and providing better opportunities
[00:26:45] for youth education and employment.
[00:26:48] With the continuation of
[00:26:49] the return of Afghan migrants from Pakistan,
[00:26:54] some returnees from migrant camps in Pakistan
[00:26:58] report pressure and arrests of migrants.
[00:27:01] At the same time, the Islamic Emirate says that efforts are underway
[00:27:05] to register, transfer, and support returnees, and so far, residential land
[00:27:09] has been distributed to over 65,000
[00:27:13] returning families. With the emptying of
[00:27:17] a large part of Afghan migrant camps in Pakistan,
[00:27:19] concerns about the situation of families who are still present
[00:27:23] in that country have increased. Some migrants say
[00:27:26] the return process they believe that resolving this crisis
[00:27:29] requires cooperation between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the international community,
[00:28:02] and the establishment of a gradual, voluntary, and humane process
[00:28:05] for the return and integration of migrants.
[00:28:08] Afghanistan must, with careful planning, provide housing, employment,
[00:28:11] education, and basic services for returnees,
[00:28:15] and Pakistan must also refrain from coercive approaches
[00:28:18] and political pressures, and ensure the gradual
[00:28:22] and humane return of migrants. The commission for registration
[00:28:25] and identification has registered 38 families
[00:28:29] with a total of 2030 members. In addition,
[00:29:02] the registration and verification committee registered 38 families
[00:29:06] with 2030 members. In addition to this,
[00:29:09] the