TEHRAN - Iran's Deputy Ambassador to Kabul, Hassan Mortazavi, highlighted Iran's commitment to serving as a dependable energy supplier to Afghanistan during a meeting with Abdul Latif Mansoor, the Acting Minister of Water and Energy of Afghanistan's caretaker government in Kabul.

Mortazavi expressed Iran's readiness to export energy to Afghanistan and emphasized the country's potential to play a crucial role as a reliable partner in this regard. He also expressed optimism about the completion of the Kamal Khan Dam, noting that water cooperation could strengthen ties between Tehran and Kabul, benefiting the Muslim populations of both nations.

Under the 1973 Helmand River Treaty, Iran is entitled to approximately 850 million cubic meters of Helmand water annually. However, due to drought and irregular water conditions in recent years, Iran's agreed-upon water share has not been fully met, leading to challenges for residents of Iran's Sistan and Baluchistan province. 

The Acting Energy Minister of Afghanistan acknowledged that a significant portion of Iran's water share has been provided thus far. The discussions between the two sides also encompassed topics related to water cooperation, including the energy supply chain between Iran and Afghanistan.