ECONOMY — March 26, 2026

Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce Meets UN Deputy Special Representative

Nooruddin Azizi, Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce, met with Andrika Ratwatte, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Afghanistan, to discuss commercial and economic issues. Ratwatte announced the end of her mission and wished success to her successor.

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Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce Meets UN Deputy Special Representative
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Nooruddin Azizi, Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce, met with Andrika Ratwatte, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Afghanistan.

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce stated that the two sides discussed commercial and economic issues during the meeting.

Ratwatte informed Azizi of the end of her mission in the country. While discussing her functions, she wished success to her successor as the next deputy special representative.

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Single source (RTA) reports a statement from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce with named officials (Nooruddin Azizi, Andrika Ratwatte) and concrete details of the meeting and discussions.

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