![Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 25, 2019.
Interview with Afghan Ambassador to the U.A.E., Abdul Farid Zikria.
Victor Besa / The National
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Reporter: Khaled Oweis](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FXQZQY3MBM77IGHNRS6UBYA4NY.jpg?smart=true&auth=837c25da7275802deeac6a37fe230c00183eee230f1b9f222e43498b2c077ddf&width=400&height=225)
Afghanistan ambassador Farid Zikria speaks with The National at his office in Abu Dhabi September 25, 2019. Victor Besa / The National.
Afghanistan ambassador Farid Zikria speaks with The National at his office in Abu Dhabi September 25, 2019. Victor Besa / The National.
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