Prime Minister Johnson and Chancellor Merkel discuss Afghanistan

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Angela Merkel have discussed aid to Afghanistan.

Johnson said the UK would double aid to Afghanistan in an effort prevent a looming humanitarian crisis.

“The leaders welcomed the UK, German and wider NATO shared efforts to evacuate vulnerable people from Afghanistan over the last two weeks,” a spokesperson for Prime Minister Johnson said.

“They agreed on the need for an international effort in the weeks ahead to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The Prime Minister outlined the UK’s enduring commitment to the country, including doubling aid to the region this year.

“The Prime Minister and Chancellor resolved to work, alongside the rest of the G7, to put in place the roadmap on dealing with any new Afghan government discussed at last week’s leaders’ meeting. The Prime Minister stressed that any recognition and engagement with the Taliban must be conditional on them allowing safe passage for those who want to leave the country and respecting human rights,” the Prime Minister’s spokesperson added.

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