TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Justice and International Affairs Kazem Ghalibabadi said the purpose of his visit to Afghanistan was to strengthen cooperation between the two neighboring countries in key areas.
“This visit is part of our continued efforts to expand bilateral cooperation,” Gharibabadi said upon his arrival in Kabul. “In our meetings with Afghan ministers and heads of relevant institutions, we will focus on three key issues: water, borders, and legal and judicial issues. These are all important areas of Iranian-Afghan engagement and have great potential for partnership.”
Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister welcomed the Iranian delegation and stressed the importance of continued dialogue and exchanges between the two countries.
“Iran and Afghanistan are two important neighbors with deep historical ties,” he said. “Such meetings can pave the way for stronger cooperation, and we view this visit positively.”
As part of the official agenda, Mr. Gharibabadi met with Mr. Shamsuddin Shariati, Afghanistan’s Chief of Regulations and Orders Supervision and Implementation, with a focus on legal and judicial cooperation. The two sides discussed mechanisms for transferring convicted persons, extradition of criminals, and securing consular rights for Iranian nationals imprisoned in Afghanistan.
Ghalibabadi’s visit to Kabul took place within the framework of Iran’s “Neighborhood Policy,” which prioritizes strengthening dialogue and cooperation with regional countries, especially Afghanistan, on common issues such as border control, water resources, and justice.