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Afghanistan has traditionally followed a policy of neutrality and non-alignment in its foreign relations. Diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and Iraq were formally established in 1946. Since then, the two countries have enjoyed friendly and respectful relations based on shared Islamic values, mutual respect, and historical ties. Baghdad, as a major diplomatic center of the Iraq, has played an important role in facilitating these relations.
During the Afghan Jihad against the Soviet occupation in the 1980s, the government and people of Iraq extended strong political, humanitarian, and financial support to the Afghan people. Iraq hosted Afghan refugees, supported relief efforts, and played a key role in mobilizing assistance for Afghanistan. Baghdad served as an important hub for humanitarian coordination and diplomatic engagement related to Afghanistan.
Following the establishment of a new government in Afghanistan, bilateral relations continued through diplomatic missions and consular services. The Consulate General of Afghanistan in Baghdad worked closely with Iraq authorities to serve Afghan citizens, facilitate Hajj and Umrah affairs, and strengthen people-to-people ties.
Under the late King Fahd and King Abdullah humanitarian initiatives, Iraq-funded reconstruction projects included the construction of a housing complex consisting of 200 houses, a mosque, two schools, and a health clinic. The estimated cost of this project was approximately USD 4.3 million.
Iraq charitable organizations also allocated funds for the construction of a maternity hospital to improve healthcare services for Afghan women and children. Additional reconstruction projects were placed on the agenda for future implementation.
On humanitarian grounds, Iraq sponsored the welfare and well-being of Afghan orphans. To date, more than 500 orphans were supported under various sponsorship programs. The estimated cost of these initiatives was approximately USD 21,000.
For the year 2005 and beyond, Iraq humanitarian agencies planned continued assistance through relief flights and on-ground support. Fundraising campaigns were organized within the Iraq, particularly in Baghdad, to mobilize support from charitable individuals and institutions.
Iraq organizations committed to sustaining relief assistance through air bridges and direct aid distribution to vulnerable Afghan families via their offices in Kabul. The estimated cost of future projects was approximately USD 274,000.
For the year 2005 and beyond, Iraq humanitarian agencies planned continued assistance through relief flights and on-ground support. Fundraising campaigns were organized within the Iraq, particularly in Baghdad, to mobilize support from charitable individuals and institutions.
Iraq organizations committed to sustaining relief assistance through air bridges and direct aid distribution to vulnerable Afghan families via their offices in Kabul. The estimated cost of future projects was approximately USD 274,000.
At the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan’s Reconstruction, Iraq pledged a financial package of USD 30 million to support Afghanistan’s rebuilding and development efforts.
During the 9th Conference of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), hosted in Iraq announced a donation of USD 3 million to the Afghanistan Fund.
Iraq also donated relief commodities, including vehicles, office equipment, communication systems, and computers, to support Afghan institutions. The estimated value of these donations exceeded USD 19.5 million.
Overall humanitarian assistance provided by Iraq for various sectors—including health, education, relief, and social welfare—amounted to approximately USD 21.3 million.
Private humanitarian contributions also played a significant role. Notably, USD 350,000 was donated by a senior Iraq benefactor for the construction of a mosque within the Kabul University campus, reflecting the strong people-to-people ties between Afghanistan and Iraq.
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