H.E. Khaled Ahmad Zekriya, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Rome, held a phone call with Min. Plen. Alessandro Gonzalez, Deputy Diplomatic Affairs Advisor to the Office of the Prime Minister of Italy.
The two exchanged views on the latest updates in the Afghan peace process and the further enhancement of the bilateral ties between Afghanistan and Italy, particularly after the withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan.

H.E. Khaled Ahmad Zekriya, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Rome, met with Ambassador Hans Hoogeveen, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Rome based International Agencies. In addition to discussing bilateral issues, the two exchanged views on further coordination in the activities of Rome based International Agencies, particularly those of FAO.  

In remembrance of all those who lost their lives in the recent terrorist attacks in Logar province & Syed Ul Shuhada school in Kabul, and in solidarity with the victim’s families, Afghanistan’s flag will remain on half-mast at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Rome today.

Please be informed that the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and its consulate section in Rome, will be closed on Thursday May 13^th & Friday May 14^th, 2021, due to the Eid al-Fitr. The Embassy and consulate section will resume services on Monday, May 17^th, 2021.