Afghanistan, Kuwait Discuss Reopening Embassy and Expanding Ties Hayatullah.Rahimi Fri, 05/08/2026 - 23:02 Author Bibi Amina Hakimi Profile Photo Author Short Bio Bibi Amina Hakimi reports on the economy for TOLOnews. Author Job TOLOnews' Reporter Afghanistan The Afghan Embassy in Indonesia has announced that the acting head of the embassy in Jakarta met with the Ambassador of Kuwait and discussed the expansion of bilateral relations. According to the information released, both sides discussed the reopening of Afghanistan’s embassy in Kuwait, the development of political and economic relations, as well as regional and international cooperation. Suhail Shaheen, the acting head of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s embassy in Doha, said: “At present, Afghanistan’s embassies in some Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, are active, and ambassadors and acting diplomats are carrying out their duties. We want embassies to become active in other countries such as Kuwait as well, because the presence of ambassadors plays an important role in strengthening relations between the two countries.” Meanwhile, international relations experts believe that the reactivation of Afghanistan’s diplomatic missions in different countries could help improve political ties, facilitate consular services, and expand economic cooperation. Wahid Faqiri, an expert on international relations, said: “The reopening of Afghanistan’s embassy in Kuwait is a positive development and may help Afghanistan emerge from the isolation it is currently facing, while also paving the way for broader relations with Arab countries.” Najib-ur-Rahman Shamal, another international relations expert, also said: “Expanding political, diplomatic, and economic relations is a necessity for Afghanistan under the current circumstances and could help address some of the country’s challenges. The reopening of Afghanistan’s embassy in Kuwait will also play an important role in expanding these relations.” This comes as Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, previously told TOLOnews that the Foreign Ministry has been able to activate Afghanistan’s political and diplomatic missions in more than 40 countries, a move which he said reflects continued engagement and progress in Afghanistan’s foreign relations.
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