Afghan Delegation Attends Regional Ecological Leaders Summit in Astana

An Afghan delegation led by Mawlawi Mati-ul-Haq Khalis, Director General of the National Environmental Protection Agency, participated in the Regional Ecological Leaders Summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan. The conference convened government representatives, environmental officials, and international delegates to address pressing ecological challenges across the region.

During the proceedings, the President of Kazakhstan addressed the attendees, emphasizing the necessity of joint regional and global action to combat climate change. He noted that coordinated diplomatic efforts and shared technical resources are essential for mitigating environmental degradation.

Representatives from the United Nations also delivered remarks at the event, describing climate change as a significant global threat. They urged participating nations to fulfill their existing environmental commitments and to strengthen collaborative frameworks for sustainable resource management and ecological preservation.

Mawlawi Khalis’s attendance underscored the delegation’s engagement with international environmental dialogues. Afghan officials used the platform to discuss regional conservation priorities and to explore avenues for cross-border cooperation on ecological resilience and climate adaptation.

The summit concluded with a unified call for sustained multilateral partnerships. Delegates reiterated that consistent policy alignment, knowledge sharing, and collective action remain critical to addressing environmental crises and ensuring long-term ecological stability.