Kazakhstan Delivers 319 Tons of Aid, Medical Mission to Afghanistan

Kazakhstan has delivered a significant shipment of humanitarian aid and deployed a medical mission to Afghanistan, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the nation. A Kazakh delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, arrived in Kabul on June 20, bringing 318.8 tons of essential supplies and a team of medical specialists.

The humanitarian assistance, dispatched on the orders of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, includes 1.867 tons of medicines and medical supplies, 300 tons of sugar, 100 tents, and other vital items. The medical provisions encompass a range of treatments, including antiviral, hypoglycemic, gastroenterological, cardiovascular, and bronchodilator drugs. The majority of the cargo reached Afghanistan via railway, with some medical supplies arriving by air with the delegation.

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We view Afghanistan as one of our priority and strategically important partners in South and Central Asia. We are confident that a stable and prosperous Afghanistan is an important condition for peace and sustainability throughout the region.

During their week-long stay, nine leading medical specialists from Kazakhstan, including pediatricians, gastroenterologists, surgeons, and traumatologists, will provide consultations and medical aid to Afghan residents. They will also conduct training sessions and master classes for local healthcare professionals, continuing a medical mission initiated last year. Zhumangarin emphasized Kazakhstan's view of Afghanistan as a priority strategic partner, stating that a stable and prosperous Afghanistan is crucial for regional peace and sustainability.

This visit coincides with Kazakhstan's broader efforts to foster stability and development in Central Asia. President Tokayev recently signed a law establishing a UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty. The center aims to enhance cooperation, coordinate SDG implementation, and promote trade and investment. Additionally, Zhumangarin and Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce, Haji Nooruddin Azizi, opened the Kazakhstan-Afghanistan Business Forum, which brought together over 50 Kazakh companies to explore trade opportunities in sectors like agriculture, technology, and engineering.

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This humanitarian assistance is not only an act of support but also a manifestation of solidarity, respect and responsibility. Today, nine leading specialists from Kazakhstan’s medical institutions arrived with us, including pediatricians, gastroenterologists, surgeons, traumatologists and doctors from other specialties. They will provide assistance to local residents and conduct master classes for Afghan specialists. We are continuing the medical mission launched last year.