Helmand water right

Taliban says committed to providing Iran's water share

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Taliban deputy foreign minister for political affairs Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai says that Afghanistan's ruling body is committed to providing Iran's water share from the Hirmand River.

FM reiterates Iran's call for water share from Hirmand River

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – In a phone call with the Taliban Acting Foreign Minister, the Iranian foreign minister reiterated the Iranian side's insistence on Iran water rights in shared Hirmand River.

Kazemi Qomi:

Iran water share in Hirmand must be delivered as per treaty

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to Kabul has called on Afghanistan to deliver Iran's water rights in the Hirmand River in a proper and fair way while saying that the level of the water in the river has lowered than the normal level.

Dep. Energy min.:

"Afghanistan did not allow Iran to visit Kajaki Dam"

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Afghan authorities did not allow the Iranian technical team to visit the reservoir behind the Kajaki Dam over the joint Hirmand/Helmand River, the Iranian deputy Energy minister for water affairs said.

Iran energy minister:

Afghan side must release Hirmand water to flow towards Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Iran will not retreat one iota from water rights in Hirmand, the Iranian energy minister stressed on Wednesday, calling on Afghanistan to release water to flow towards Iran in accordance with the bilateral treaty.

Taliban says ready to solve Iran concerns over water rights

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Taliban's acting prime minister Mawlawi Abdul Kabir says that the group will respond to Iran's concerns over the Helmand River water rights.

Envoy:

Taliban agrees Iranian experts to visit Kajakai Dam

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Kabul Hassan Kazemi Qomi says that the Taliban have agreed to the visit of Iranian experts to the Kajakai Dam.

Interior Minister:

No problem on Iran-Afghanistan border at moment

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Referring to the recent border conflict between Iran and Afghanistan, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says that negotiations were held with the Taliban and there is now no problem at the moment.

Iran envoy, Taliban FM discuss ties, water right issues

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Kabul Hassan Kazemi Qomi in a meeting with Taliban Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi discussed Iran's water rights from the Helmand River and the relations between Iran and Afghanistan.

Iran FM says Afghanistan committed to supplying Hirmand water

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – "Afghanistan's non-compliance with the 1973 Hirmand Treaty and not supplying the Hirmand's water, and only making political statements without practical action are by no means acceptable to Iran," Iranian foreign ministry said.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Gaining Hirmand water rights Iran's serious demand

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister held a telephone conversation with the Taliban foreign minister Wednesday, stressing that taking practical steps to release water in the Hirmand River to flow towards Iran is a serious Tehran's demand.

Raeisi urges ministers to pursue Iran water rights in Hirmand

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – The Iranian president tasked the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Energy to follow up on Iran's water share from the Hirmand River shared with Afghanistan.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

Tehran serious about gaining its water rights in Hirmand

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has stressed once again that the Islamic Republic of Iran is resolved to aquire its water rights in Hirmand shared river with Afghanistan

Iran not to back down from water rights in Hirmand river: FM

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign minister said in a tweet that Iran will continue to insist on gaining its share of water in the shared Hirmand (Helmand) river with Afghanistan.

Iran envoy discusses Helmand water share with Taliban

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Iran's newly-appointed envoy to Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi in a meeting with Taliban Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi discussed Iran's water share from Helmand River.

Iran energy min. discusses Helmand water share with Taliban

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Ali Akbar Mehrabian during a visit to Kabul held a meeting with Taliban acting energy minister to discuss Iran's water share from the Helmand River.

Talks ongoing b/w Iran, Afghanistan on Helmand water share

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) –Following entry of Helmand River water to Sistan region, Special Envoy of Iran President for Afghanistan said that water released from Afghanistan arrived in Sistan today with consecutive diplomatic efforts made in this regard.

Afghanistan vows to earmark Iran's water share from Helmand

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Monday evening said that Afghan governing body promised to allocate Iran’s water share from Helmand River.

Iran FM discusses Helmand water share with Afghan side

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Iranian FM told the Taliban acting foreign minister that if the issue of Iran's water rights is not resolved quickly and seriously, it will have negative effects on other areas of cooperation between the two countries.

Raeisi stresses reclaiming Iran water right in Helmand River

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi urged foreign affairs and energy ministers to pursue reclaiming Iran’s water share in Helmand River.

Iranian energy min. due in Afghanistan to pursue water rights

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Ali Akbar Mehrabian announced that he will pay a visit to Afghanistan to pursue Iran's share of water from the Helmand River (Hirmand).

Taliban says to pay Iran for electricity imports

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Taliban Acting Minister of Energy and Water Mulla Abdul Latif Mansur said Afghanistan will pay for the energy unpaid bills to Iran soon.

Tehran, Kabul reached agreement on Helmand river

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Afghanistan and Iran reached an agreement over the Helmand water treaty, an official of the Ministry of Energy and Water said on Tuesday.

Taliban says talked with Iran about Hirmand water share

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The Taliban's Ministry of Water and Energy said that during a recent visit to Iran the ministry officials discussed with Iran the problems of implementing the water share agreement between Iran and Afghanistan.

Senior diplomat:

Iran water share in Hemland critical to prevent dust storms

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Special envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Ghomi said that supplying Iran's share of water in the Hirmand river is essential to prevent dust storms in southern Afghanistan.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Turkish delegation visits Iran to secure water rights

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that a delegation from Turkey traveled to Iran in line with securing water rights at border areas.

Taliban remains committed to Iran's water rights from river

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The Taliban energy minister has said that the ruling body in Afghanistan will remain committed to Iran's share of water in the shared Hirmand river with Afghanistan.

Taliban ready to coop with Iran to manage Helmand River water

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Taliban Minister of Energy and Water said that the acting government of Afghanistan will cooperate with Iran in managing the water of the Helmand River within laws and existing agreements.

Khatibzadeh:

Long way still to go on to reach agreement in Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Stating that no serious will has been seen in the Western side of the Vienna talks, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that there is still a long way to go to reach an agreement.

Iran calls on Taliban to release Helmand River towards Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Referring to the promise of Afghan officials on releasing the Helmand River water, the Iranian Minister of Energy said that nothing has happened in this regard So far, calling the Afghan side to fulfill its commitment sooner.