Afghanistan’s disaster authority says it is working with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to boost emergency response, shelter support and volunteer networks following talks in Kabul on Sunday.
The Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) said its director general, Nooruddin Turabi, met IOM director Mihyung Park to discuss stronger cooperation on disaster preparedness and future response projects.
The meeting brought together Turabi and Park, alongside senior programme officials from both sides.
Summarising the outcome, officials stressed the urgency of scaling up assistance. Both sides agreed there is a need to “improve emergency assistance, expand shelter support, and strengthen disaster risk reduction programs,” according to an official statement.
Turabi described IOM’s role in Afghanistan’s response efforts, saying, “IOM is an excellent partner in the fields of construction, preventive projects, and emergency assistance.” He added that the recruitment of volunteers is advancing, stating, “the recruitment process is progressing rapidly and will be completed in the near future,” while calling for stronger backing for those teams.
He also highlighted coordination systems as central to future efforts. Turabi said the National Disaster Management Information System is “vital for strengthening the community,” urging continued support for its staff and operations.
For its part, IOM signalled a push for deeper engagement. Park said she had instructed her teams to intensify cooperation, stating, “I have instructed my colleagues to engage in serious and active collaboration.” She further added that, “our goal is to establish a strong national and active mechanism for disaster management.”
She pointed to progress on stalled and ongoing projects, saying, “all incomplete projects in Paktia Province have now resumed and will be completed in the near future.” Park added that shelter construction for earthquake-affected communities in Kunar is ongoing, with efforts underway to secure more donor funding.
According to both sides, discussions also focused on strengthening contact centres and expanding volunteer networks to improve response capacity.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to long-term cooperation, with officials emphasising the need to build local capacity and ensure more effective disaster response across Afghanistan.
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