Priorities of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Shared with Donors and International Organizations

The fourth meeting on sharing the priorities of Afghanistan’s sectoral institutions with representatives of donors, international organizations, the United Nations, and development partners was held today (Monday), October 12, 2026, at the Marmarin Palace under the leadership of the Public Relations Directorate of the Office of the Deputy PM for Economic Affairs.
During the meeting, the priorities of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock were shared with donors and international organizations.
These priorities covered the construction and development of agricultural infrastructure across the country; the mechanization of research in the agricultural sector; supporting and strengthening alternative livelihoods to replace poppy and other prohibited crops; rehabilitation of irrigation systems; increasing agricultural productivity; provision of livestock and animal health services; preservation and processing of agricultural products; strengthening the professional capacities of farmers; and a number of other areas.
These priorities were identified based on Afghanistan’s actual needs, with the aim of ensuring that future assistance and development cooperation are, to the greatest extent possible, organized and coordinated within the framework of these priorities.
Representatives of donor organizations and international institutions considered the sharing of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock’s priorities highly important and stated that it would enable them to organize and implement their future cooperation in light of these priorities.
The sharing of the priorities of the sectoral institutions of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan with donors and international organizations will help align the country’s priorities with available resources, assistance with needs, and development with tangible outcomes.