Afghanistan, Sept. 7 -- Uzbekistan has delivered a 265-ton shipment of food assistance, including flour, oil, beans, sugar, macaroni, and blankets, to Afghanistan for immediate distribution to Kunar's earthquake victims.

Reports from state-run agencies confirmed Sunday that Uzbekistan handed over the aid consignment in Balkh province to local authorities. The shipment aimed to support families badly affected in Kunar.

The 265-ton package was formally transferred by Ismatulla Irgashev, Uzbekistan's special representative for Afghanistan. Officials emphasized the gesture as an expression of neighborly solidarity during Afghanistan's moment of tragedy.

According to official accounts, the aid includes essential commodities such as flour, edi...