KABUL: Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhand, Afghan Prime Minister designated by Taliban, asked the people to take part in the planting campaign for the protection of the environment and the expansion of green areas.

Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund after planting the seedlings in his speech said that in addition to destroying infrastructure, the war has also damaged Afghanistan’s environment, and now it is time for all of us to contribute together to the greenery and vitality of the environment.

Excellency added that the Islamic Emirate, in addition to assign for the development and prosperity of Afghanistan, will also pay serious attention to environmental protection.

As a result of the ongoing wars in Afghanistan, the country’s environment has been severely damaged, forests have been cut down illegally and green areas have been usurped by the powerful.

Taliban says efforts have begun to expand green areas, prevent deforestation, and reclaim seized land.