US and allies cut aid to Afghanistan by $2 billion

 

Speaking to BBC, West also said the cut comes in light of new crises around the world. He said: “These two billion dollars do not come from the United States alone, some of this aid is provided by our close friends. So I think there is a deep concern that this aid will not be given until there is a significant change in the Afghan rulers.”

 

West’s announcement comes amid talks between the IEA and the US in Doha.

 

Zabihullah Mujahid, the IEA’s spokesman, meanwhile said that the West, especially the US, should not politicize the humanitarian crisis and the aid needed by millions of people in the country.

 

“Yes, we also feel that there are economic problems all over the world. Some of the problems that have arisen in the world, but the people of Afghanistan need cooperation. The aid given to the people of Afghanistan should be done based on human spirit. And it should not be related to political issues, secondly, we are also trying to revive our resources inside and will not need the help of the world forever,” said Mujahid.

 

Meanwhile, Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi emphasized before the start of the talks with the American delegation in Doha that applying pressure and sanctions on the Islamic Emirate will not work and that Washington should rather engage with the IEA in the form of dialogue.