RASC News Agency: Former Ambassador of Japan to Afghanistan, Takashi Okada, has unveiled plans for the construction of 165 schools in the country, with an estimated cost of $25 million. This momentous announcement took place during a meeting with Din Mohammad Hanif, the Acting Minister of Economy of the Taliban, where Mr. Okada emphasized Japan’s unwavering commitment to providing essential humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan.
In addition to these remarkable school projects, Mr. Okada expressed his ardent desire for the Taliban to grant girls above the sixth grade the opportunity to receive an education and pursue higher learning, aiming to foster gender equality and empower young Afghanistani women.
Moreover, Mr. Okada extended his heartfelt condolences to the victims affected by the recent earthquake in Herat province. He conveyed the prompt response of Japan, which swiftly dispatched emergency humanitarian aid, including vital supplies such as food, medicine, and blankets, to assist those ravaged by the cataclysmic event.
Just, announced an contribution $.1 in aid support victims Her earthquake reaff its commitment standing alongside the resilient people of Afghanistan during these trying times.
It is imperative to acknowledge that Japan has diligently communicated comprehensive information to the Taliban officials through esteemed organizations like the World Food Program (WFP), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the Afghanistan Red Crescent Society. This information outlines the three distinct categories of aid intended specifically to aid the citizens of Herat province.
Unfortunately, reports have emerged from sources within Herat province, alleging that individuals connected to the Taliban group have been profiting from the sale of relief materials originally intended for the earthquake victims in local markets. These reports also suggest a failure on the part of authorities to promptly distribute the aid to the intended beneficiaries.
Additionally, the recent earthquake in Herat province has had devastating consequences, resulting in loss of life, substantial financial burdens for the residents, and extensive damage to both the region’s infrastructure and its precious historical heritage.
