(MENAFN) The Afghan interim administration has introduced a five-year “Development Strategy” aimed at generating employment and promoting balanced national development, according to officials.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid explained that the plan revolves around "three core pillars," which include good governance, international relations, and security and public order.

"It encompasses ten sectors: economy and agriculture; natural resources and energy, housing and social cohesion; transport and communications; education (both religious and contemporary) and cultural affairs; health; social protection; and environmental conservation," he added.

This marks the first long-term development blueprint unveiled by the Taliban, who call themselves the Islamic Emirates of Afghanistan, since regaining power four years ago.

Mujahid highlighted 15 priority programs ranging from implementing Sharia law and ensuring Islamic justice to strengthening governance, transparency, regional cooperation, and border security.

Additional efforts are aimed at improving agriculture, energy, healthcare, education, transport infrastructure, and telecommunications.

He assured the public, "I assure all citizens that the implementation of this long-term strategy will produce improved outcomes, and that the measures necessary to achieve the core objectives will be executed progressively within a well-structured and orderly framework."

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