Taliban–Kazakhstan Expand Environmental Cooperation to Address Climate Change

DID Press: Officials from the Afghanistan and Kazakhstan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening environmental cooperation and jointly addressing the growing challenges posed by climate change.

Matiul Haq Khalis, Director-General of the National Environmental Protection Agency under the Taliban administration, met with Mansur Oshurbayev, Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, to discuss expanding bilateral collaboration in environmental protection.

During the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of regional forums as platforms for exchanging expertise, sharing best practices, and strengthening coordinated environmental initiatives across Central and South Asia.

They also identified climate change as a major regional priority, stressing the need for closer coordination among neighboring countries to mitigate environmental risks, including drought, water scarcity, and ecosystem degradation.

According to the report, the meeting reflects ongoing efforts to deepen environmental ties between Afghanistan and Kazakhstan, with both countries expressing readiness to continue joint programs and sustained engagement in environmental governance.