Kazakhstan has sent another batch of humanitarian aid weighing 318.8 tons to the people of Afghanistan, as well as a group of Kazakh doctors to provide medical care. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
The delegation includes nine specialists from leading medical organizations in Kazakhstan. As part of the Days of Kazakh Medicine in Afghanistan, they will provide consultations, practical medical assistance to the population, and conduct master classes for Afghan colleagues for a week, according to a government statement.
The total weight of the humanitarian cargo is 318.8 tons. It includes 1.867 tons of medicines (antiviral, hypoglycemic, gastroenterological, cardiovascular, bronchodilators, and other drugs) and medical products, 300 tons of sugar, 100 summer tents, bedding, and other necessary items.
The main part of the cargo, 8 wagons, was delivered by rail to the Hairatan station in Balkh province, while some medicines were delivered by air along with the delegation. The delivery of humanitarian aid was organized by the Kazakh international development agency KazAID jointly with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Emergency Situations, Health, and Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan considers Afghanistan as one of its key strategic partners in the South and Central Asia region. We are confident that a stable and prosperous Afghanistan is crucial for ensuring peace and stability in the entire region. The latest batch of humanitarian aid sent by our country is not only support but also a clear manifestation of cooperation, respect, and responsibility. Today, nine leading specialists from Kazakh medical organizations have arrived with us – pediatricians, gastroenterologists, surgeons, traumatologists, and other doctors. They will provide necessary assistance to local residents and conduct master classes for Afghan specialists, said Serik Zhumangarin.
The UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan will serve as a platform for coordinating international and regional interaction. On June 17, the President of Kazakhstan signed a law establishing the Center in Almaty. The main goal of the Regional Center is to strengthen interaction with international organizations, coordinate international and regional efforts to implement the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, develop trade and economic ties, and attract investment. Overall, the UN Center in Almaty can become an international platform for forming a long-term strategy for the sustainable development of Afghanistan with the participation of Afghans.
Kazakhstan's first humanitarian mission in Afghanistan took place in November 2025.