Iranian Deputy FM condemns rocket attacks in Kabul

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi, who is in Kabul, condemned rocket attacks that have killed and injured a number of citizens in the Afghan capital on Saturday.

Araqchi had a meeting with Afghanistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Meerwais Nab on Saturday.

Praising the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan for its warm hospitality during his stay in Kabul, Araqchi condemned the rocket attacks that have killed and injured a number of Afghan citizens earlier in the day.

He also expressed hope that a comprehensive document on long-term cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan would be soon finalized and signed.

For his part, the Afghan deputy minister expressed gratitude to Iran for hosting Afghan refugees uninterruptedly and for supporting the peace talks in Afghanistan.

Nab also congratulated the Iranian and Afghan governments and people on the recent inauguration of Khaf-Herat railroad in an online ceremony attended by the presidents of Iran and Afghanistan, describing it as a major step in strengthening and enhancing relations between the two neighbors.

The two diplomats further discussed issues relating to the comprehensive cooperation document.

They also talked about the peace negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s role in creating regional consensus on the political and security conditions in Afghanistan, expansion of political, economic and trade ties between Tehran and Kabul, and other issues of mutual interest.

At least one person was killed and two were injured on Saturday in Kabul as ten rockets hit various parts on the city, officials said.

Security officials said it was not clear if militants of Afghan affiliate of the Daesh terrorist group were involved in the attack.

Last month, a barrage of rockets hit residential areas in Kabul, killing at least eight people and wounding more than 30.

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