INTERNATIONAL — February 20, 2026

UN Afghanistan Coordinator Holds Farewell Meeting with FM Muttaqi

Indrika Ratwatte, UN Deputy Special Representative and Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan, met with Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul for a farewell meeting, discussing cooperation between the Islamic Emirate and UN agencies.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Ariana News — corroborated by Afghanistan International, Pajhwok, Bakhtar News and 1 more2 min read

UN Afghanistan Coordinator Holds Farewell Meeting with FM Muttaqi
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KABUL — Indrika Ratwatte, the United Nations Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan and Humanitarian Coordinator, held a farewell meeting with Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul.

The meeting was attended by Georgette Gagnon, the Acting Head of UNAMA and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (Political), along with her delegation. The two sides discussed ongoing cooperation and coordination between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and UN agencies, according to a statement released by the Foreign Ministry on Friday.

Muttaqi praised Ratwatte's role as the UN's humanitarian coordinator in Afghanistan and wished him success in future assignments.

Ratwatte thanked the Foreign Ministry for its cooperation during his tenure and described his mission in Afghanistan as one filled with valuable experiences and positive memories.

Read the original reporting at Ariana News

Reliability assessment

Key facts of the farewell meeting between UN Deputy Special Representative Indrika Ratwatte and Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul, including attendees and discussion topics, corroborated by five independent outlets: Ariana News, Afghanistan International, Pajhwok, Bakhtar News, ToloNews.

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InternationalIslamic Emirate of Afghanistan, UNAMA, Amir Khan Muttaqi, Indrika Ratwatte, Kabul

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