This nation becomes first country to recognise Taliban rule in Afghanistan, not Pakistan, India, US, UK, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Turkey, name is…
Russia recognises Taliban government in Afghanistan: In a historic development for Afghanistan and world politics, Russia, under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan. After the Afghan Taliban formed the government in Afghanistan by overthrowing the Ashraf Ghani government in 2021, Russia has became the first country in the world to accept Taliban’s Afghanistan rule as it removes the group from its list of outlawed organisations. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent move from Russia.
What did Russian Foreign Ministry announce!
As per a report by Associate Press, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that it had received credentials from Afghanistan’s newly appointed Ambassador Gul Hassan Hassan after removing the group from its list of outlawed organisations.
Why is this big for Afghanistan?
Saying that the development will foster “productive bilateral cooperation between our countries,” the Ministry said in a statement the Ministry said in a statement. On the other hand, Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry called it a historic step, and quoted Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi as welcoming the decision as “a good example for other countries.”
UN reports rapidly spreading drought in Afghanistan
In another significant development relating to Afghanistan, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) reported rapidly spreading drought in Afghanistan, noting that the northern, northwestern, and northeastern provinces are the most severely affected, Khaama Press reported. These regions, already vulnerable due to economic challenges, now experience rising agricultural devastation due to prolonged dry conditions. As per a report by news agency ANI, the people in affected regions have reported significant crop losses, and livestock deaths are increasing.
Although FAO has not revealed specific figures, however, it did mention that the situation is deteriorating rapidly, threatening the livelihoods of farming and herding communities who rely heavily on seasonal rains and water sources, Khaama Press reported, as quoted by ANI.
In a statement shared on X, FAO emphasised the need for humanitarian assistance as affected people are in immediate need of cash aid and veterinary support to preserve their remaining livestock.
(With inputs from agencies)
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