Mohammad Yunus Akhundzada, the Taliban's Minister of Water and Energy, has visited the Afghan embassy in Riyadh during his trip to Saudi Arabia.
The Ministry of Water and Energy announced in a statement that Mr. Akhundzada met with Abdul Fatah Rahimi, the Afghan ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and other embassy officials and staff.
During the visit, the Minister of Water and Energy reportedly described responsibility as a "trust" and urged the embassy staff to provide services to Afghan citizens residing in Saudi Arabia without any hindrance or delay.
The meeting underscored the importance of delivering efficient and transparent consular services to the Afghan community in the country. Mr. Akhundzada also encouraged the staff to work towards Afghanistan's national interests.
Furthermore, the discussion also focused on strengthening economic relations between Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia and expanding joint cooperation in various fields.
This trip is part of the Taliban government's diplomatic efforts to engage with regional and global countries, particularly Islamic nations, to attract support and investment for development projects within Afghanistan.