Iran, Afghanistan border closed amid COVID-19 fears
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The border crossing between Afghanistan and Iran has been closed for passengers amid fears of the coronavirus pandemic, Afghan authorities confirmed on Thursday,
Anadolu Agency reports.
Authorities in Afghanistan s western Herat province bordering Iran said the cross-border trade would continue, but the movement of passengers via the Islam Qala crossing declared suspended until further notice.
According to the governor s spokesman Jailani Farhad, the crossing point was closed by the Iranian authorities over fears about the spread of variants of the COVID-19.
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The parties expressed satisfaction the high level of interstate relations, where humanitarian cooperation occupies a special place. Minister Mohammad Qasim Halimi underlined the importance of the support provided by Turkmenistan to the Afghan people, which is manifested in numerous projects of a socio-economic and humanitarian nature.
The effectiveness of the neutral policy of Turkmenistan aimed at promoting friendly relations between countries and peoples was underlined. In this context, Minister Halimi highlight
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At the outset, the Minister of Foreign Affairs briefed the participants about the challenges of the second round of peace talks, Taliban s regional trips and the group s failure to live up to its commitments, the Islamic world s solidarity in condemning war and supporting peace, and the importance of regional and international consensus for the success of the Afghan peace process.