G20 leaders gather for a virtual summit to address the looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, with the EU kicking off proceedings by expanding its aid package to $1.2 billion
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi had been pushing for Tuesday's G20 meeting since the August takeover by the Taliban, insisting debate over solutions must go beyond the usual club of Western allies.
The Taliban badly need assistance as Afghanistan's economy is in a parlous state with most aid cut off even as winter nears, food prices rising and unemployment spiking. Participated in the G20 Summit on Afghanistan. Stressed on preventing Afghan territory from becoming the source of radicalisation and terrorism.
EU spokeswoman Nabila Massrali said the meeting with the Taliban would "allow the US and European side to address issues" including respect for women's rights and preventing Afghanistan becoming a haven for "terrorist" groups.
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