The Ministry of Economy (MoE) said that addressing the situation of the people affected by the earthquake in Herat is its priority.
Speaking at a gathering held to appeal to aid organizations to address the situation in Herat, acting Minister of Economy Din Mohammad Hanif said that efforts are underway to convince other organizations to aid the people who habe been affected.
“We assure the suffering people of Herat that the Islamic Emirate will (help), and the Economic Ministry, as well as the participants of this meeting, which include representatives of domestic and foreign organizations,” he said.
The head of the coordinating department of non-government organizations, Abdul Salam Ashrafi, said that victims trapped under the wreckage.
“I call on the national and international organizations to provide emergency support such as water, tents, blankets and other assistance to the vulnerable people as soon as possible,” he said.
An envoy of the World Food Program at the gathering, Abdul Rahman, called on the Islamic Emirate to allow women aid workers to deliver the assistance.
“We request the Ministry of Economy and officials there to provide assistance. If they have the condition of a male guardian, we will solve this problem, so we can reach to the female vulnerable people,” he said.
The MoE said that many committees have been established to facilitate the assistance to the victims in Herat.
