“The Ministry of Information and Culture of the I.E.A considers the latest action of the International Media support association to exclude Afghanistan from its membership unfair and unaware of the facts,” the Ministry said and added: “The international community must understand the reality of Afghanistan and its commitment to freedom of speech and access to information. The international community of media support should understand that considering Islamic and national values; the Islamic Emirate is fully committed to freedom of expression and respects the principles of access to information.” (ILKHA)