On 20 December 2018 Ambassador Abdul Hakim Atarud had a courtesy call to H.E. Michael REITERER, Ambassador of EU to the Republic of Korea. During this meeting both Ambassadors discussed the mutual interest topics.

"The EU’s relationship with Afghanistan is guided by the EU Strategy for Afghanistan, adopted in 2017, aimed at strengthening the country’s institutions and economy. The 2017 Cooperation Agreement provides the basis for developing a mutually beneficial relationship in several areas such as: the rule of law, health, rural development, education, science and technology, the fights against terrorism, organized crime and narcotics."