Why it matters:
In recent years, the Helmand Treaty has been one of the most critical challenges between Iran and Afghanistan. The Iranian side has emphasized the need to respect Iran's rights to the Helmand River Treaty.
The big picture:
The 1973 Afghan-Iranian Helmand River-Water Treaty allocated 820 million cubic meters of Helmand River water annually to Iran. Although Afghanistan's previous government pledged to uphold the treaty, the construction of the Kamal Khan Dam in Nimruz province disrupted its implementation, leading to significant environmental damage in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province.
What he's saying:
Acting head of the Iranian embassy in Kabul, Alireza Bigdeli, emphasized the importance of regular meetings between officials from both countries to implement projects related to water and energy.
He stated, "We need to enhance regular meetings of officials from both countries to execute plans regarding water and energy."
Key points:
- The meeting focused on comprehensive cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan in the water and energy sectors.
- Discussions included the implementation of the treaty regarding the Helmand River in a friendly environment.
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Zohre Khazaee
