POLITICS — April 19, 2026
Islamic Emirate Foreign Minister Visits Badghis, Stresses Infrastructure for Balanced Development
The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, visited Badghis and met with the governor to discuss the Laman-Qaisar ring road and other infrastructure projects that officials say are essential for economic growth and balanced development.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — corroborated by Omid Radio — 2 min read

Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has visited Badghis province in western Afghanistan. During the visit, Muttaqi met with Badghis Governor Mullah Mohammad Hanif Hamza to discuss a number of issues. The meeting focused on development projects, economic opportunities for the province, and the strengthening of infrastructure.
Particular attention was paid to the Laman-Qaisar ring road project. Muttaqi said that the implementation of the Laman-Qaisar road project is effective in promoting economic growth and trade. The foreign minister also stressed that strengthening infrastructure projects is essential for balanced development.
The governor of Badghis said that work is ongoing on sections three and five of the Laman-Qaisar road. He added that asphalt works on the third section have been inaugurated. Officials described the road as vital for economic growth, trade expansion, and improving connectivity in the region.
The governor further noted that efforts are continuing to complete the remaining sections of the Afghanistan ring road in Badghis with attention from the leadership.
Read the original reporting at RTA →
Reliability assessment
Two independent outlets corroborate the core event of the Foreign Minister's official visit to Badghis, the meeting with the governor, and the focus on the Laman-Qaisar ring road project based on the provincial press release. Minor differences in specific details and phrasing of statements do not undermine confirmation of the underlying event.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
An independent web search turned up no separate corroborating reports. Treat the account as single-sourced until more outlets pick it up.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi traveled to Badghis and met with Governor Mullah Mohammad Hanif Hamza
- The meeting focused on development projects and infrastructure with emphasis on the Laman-Qaisar ring road
- The ring road project is considered important for economic growth, trade expansion, and regional connectivity
- Efforts are continuing to complete the remaining sections of the road
Where reports differ
- Omid Radio specifies inauguration of asphalt works on the third section and mentions the fifth section as ongoing, while RTA refers more generally to the start of the Laman-Qaisar ring road project and remaining sections
- Omid Radio reports the minister's emphasis on balanced development, regional relations, and infrastructure necessity; RTA highlights the minister's view on effectiveness for economic growth and trade
Filed by 2 outlets
RTA
Originating
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Omid Radio
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Politics — Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Badghis Province, Laman-Qaisar Ring Road, Infrastructure Development, Economic Connectivity
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