Afghan and Iranian Officials Discuss Prisoner Transfer Process in Tehran

Officials from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Iran met in Tehran to discuss expanding judicial cooperation and initiating a new phase of transferring Afghan detainees from Iran to Afghanistan, according to an official statement from the Afghan Embassy in Tehran.

The meeting was attended by Mawlawi Fazal Mohammad Haqqani, who serves as the acting head of the Afghan diplomatic mission in Iran, and Iranian Deputy Minister Dr. Askar Jalalian. Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening legal and judicial ties between the two nations. A primary focus of the discussions was the coordination required to launch a fresh round of prisoner transfers.

According to the embassy’s statement, the dialogue aimed to establish a structured framework for the repatriation process. Previous arrangements have already resulted in the return of dozens of Afghan nationals who were held in Iranian detention facilities. The recent talks are intended to build upon those efforts and streamline future transfers.

Representatives from both countries reiterated their commitment to maintaining open diplomatic channels to address consular and legal matters. The discussions also covered broader mechanisms for judicial cooperation, which officials indicated would support the efficient handling of cross-border legal cases and the welfare of detained citizens.

The Afghan Embassy in Tehran confirmed that the meeting concluded with mutual agreements to continue technical consultations between relevant judicial and diplomatic authorities in both countries. Further details regarding the timeline and specific numbers for the upcoming transfer phase have not yet been publicly released.