The United Nations Security Council sanctions committee has granted a 23-day travel exemption to Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who serves as the deputy prime minister for economic affairs.

According to the committee’s announcement, this exemption is intended for Baradar’s travel to Doha for medical treatment.

The Security Council’s announcement specifies that the exemption is issued under resolution 1988 and is effective from February 9 to March 3, 2025.

The UN Security Council sanctions committee noted: “On February 7, 2025, the Security Council Committee established under resolution 1988 (2011) approved a travel ban exemption for Abdul Ghani Baradar Abdul Ahmad Turk (TAi.024) for his trip to Doha, State of Qatar, from February 9, 2025, to March 3, 2025, for medical purposes.”

Zalmai Afghanyar, a political analyst, remarked, “If Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar’s travel is for medical reasons, I hope it also serves a political purpose to assist Afghanistan in overcoming its economic and political isolation.”

Additionally, the statement indicated that a three-day travel exemption has been granted to the head of Afghanistan’s Central Bank for his visit to Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation, to attend the Ural Cybersecurity in Finance Forum, scheduled for February 19 to 21.

Samim Shamsi, another political analyst, stated, “For Afghanistan’s economic development and to alleviate the country’s isolation, Mr. Baradar and his colleagues should take proactive measures during this trip.”

Earlier this year, the UN Security Council sanctions committee also provided travel exemptions for three officials of the Islamic Emirate, including the acting ministers of interior, foreign affairs, and Hajj and religious affairs.