Afghanistan, June 24 -- Australia's Parliament has launched a new Parliamentary Friendship Group for the people of Afghanistan, a move welcomed by Afghanistan's embassy in Canberra as a sign of Australia's continued solidarity and commitment to the Afghanistan's population amid ongoing political and humanitarian challenges.

According to a statement from the Afghanistan embassy, the initiative was formally launched at the Australian Parliament with the participation of lawmakers, senators, civil society representatives and members of the Afghan-Australian community.

Parliamentary officials and government representatives used the event to reaffirm Australia's support for the people of Afghanistan, particularly in the areas of humanitarian a...