Afghanistan Foreign Minister
Afghan Minister Explains "Technical Issue" Behind Women Journalists' Exclusion From Press Conference
Oct 12, 2025 06:32 pm CST
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed the controversy surrounding the exclusion of female journalists from his embassy press conference, calling it a "technical issue" rather than deliberate discrimination. The incident sparked widespread criticism from Indian politicians and press organizations, highlighting tensions between diplomatic relations and women's rights concerns under Taliban rule. The Afghan minister also defended his government's position on women's education, claiming restrictions were temporary rather than religiously forbidden.
Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's Planned Taj Mahal Visit in Agra Unexpectedly Cancelled
Oct 12, 2025 02:02 pm CST
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's scheduled Sunday visit to see the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra has been unexpectedly cancelled. Official sources confirmed the cancellation but provided no explanation for the change in the diplomatic itinerary.