Key Points
- Saif Mohammed Al-Ketbi formally accredited as UAE Ambassador to Kabul
- Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi welcomes the ambassador and emphasises potential for cooperation
- Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral trade, transit, and economic ties
- Plans outlined to facilitate visa processes for Afghan businessmen
KABUL: Saif Mohammed Al-Ketbi, the newly appointed United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Afghanistan, officially presented his credentials to interim Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi on Monday, marking the formal start of his diplomatic tenure in Kabul.
During the meeting, Minister Muttaqi congratulated Ambassador Al-Ketbi on his appointment and expressed hopes for a successful mission. He highlighted the potential to expand relations between Afghanistan and the UAE across multiple sectors, stressing the importance of leveraging available opportunities for mutual benefit.
د افغانستان اسلامي امارت د بهرنیو چارو وزیر محترم مولوي امیر خان متقي ته نن په کابل کې د متحده عربي اماراتو نوي سفیر ښاغلي سيف محمد الکتبي خپل د باورلیک نسخه وړاندې کړه.
د هېواد د بهرنیو چارو وزیر د متحده عربي اماراتو نوي سفیر ته د هرکلي ترڅنګ په نوي ماموریت کې د بریا هیله وکړه pic.twitter.com/RbQ8zNeSL3— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Afghanistan (@MoFA_Afg) November 24, 2025
Ambassador Al-Ketbi acknowledged the remarks and reaffirmed his commitment to promoting new projects that were aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and improving transit links between the two nations. He also indicated plans to enhance visa issuance processes for Afghan businessmen, aiming to facilitate smoother and more effective economic collaboration.
The meeting underscores both countries’ interest in deepening diplomatic and economic engagement, reflecting ongoing efforts to broaden cooperation in trade, transit, and investment initiatives.
