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Farhfidi

lines on the record: 89
first: 1999-08-25
most recent: 2006-03-14
sittings or episodes: 10
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“In conclusion, we would like to emphasize that the continued support of the international community and the United Nations for Afghanistan is vital to the full implementation of the Afghanistan Compact. We extend our appreciation and gratitude to all countries and international and regional organizations for the support rendered to Afghanistan. Finally, I would like to express the sincere appreciation of my delegation to Mr. Jean Arnault, former Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his dedicated service and contribution to the consolidation of peace, security and development in Afghanistan. We are also certain that Mr. Tom Koenigs will successfully and ably continue those endeavours.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“Furthermore, the Afghan Government also adopted a new counter-narcotics law in December 2005, establishing the Central Narcotics Tribunal to prosecute drug traffickers and those associated with the production and cultivation of illicit drugs. In order to achieve the objectives of the national drug control strategy, we reiterate the need for the enhanced coordination and cooperation of the countries of the region and the international community with Afghanistan. We have mentioned on numerous occasions before this Council and the General Assembly that high priority should be accorded to the social and economic development of Afghanistan. Progress in terms of social and economic development will have a direct impact on the overall security situation, given the interconnection between development and security.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“In that regard, the Afghan Government acknowledges the magnitude of that threat to the stability of the country and remains resolved to tackle the issue. In recognition of our responsibility to eradicate the illicit cultivation and production of illicit drugs, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan presented its updated national drug control strategy at the London Conference on Afghanistan. The comprehensive strategy encompasses the following key pillars: the fight against drug trafficking, assistance to farmers through alternative livelihoods, drug demand reduction, and institution-building at the central and provincial levels.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“The Afghan Government is of the conviction that the threat posed by extremist and obscurantist groups is not limited to Afghanistan. Rather, it remains a threat to the peace, prosperity and development of the region. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that the fight against terrorism receive the sincere and honest commitment of all the countries in the region. We acknowledge the vital contribution of the international coalition forces and the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in the effort to enhance the security situation in Afghanistan. In that context, we welcome the phased expansion of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force to the South and East of the country. The cultivation, production and trafficking of narcotic drugs are yet another challenge facing Afghanistan.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“The heinous suicide attack of 12 March 2006 on the life of Mr. Sibghatullah Mojaddedi, Chairman of the Upper House of the National Assembly, was yet another desperate attempt by the enemies of Afghanistan to destabilize the situation in the country. Mr. Mojededdi escaped from the attack, but let me seize this opportunity to state that the practice of suicide attacks has been virtually unknown in Afghan history. Even during the years of resistance against foreign occupations, the people of Afghanistan never resorted to that abhorrent practice. It is therefore evident that the phenomenon has come to Afghanistan from abroad. In that respect, allow me to also to state that such activities will not hinder the resolve of the Afghan people in their quest for a peaceful, stable and democratic Afghanistan.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan remains concerned about the ongoing terrorist activities of the Taliban, Al-Qaida and other extremists groups, particularly in the south and south-east of the country. Such attacks not only terrorize the Afghan people in their daily lives, but also jeopardize the noble task of achieving the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Afghanistan. In that context, I would like to refer to the previous report of the Secretary-General, dated 12 August 2005, in which he stated: "It is time for the security situation to be addressed resolutely The insurgency's sources of funding, training and safe havens must also be effectively addressed" (S/2005/525, para. 82). We welcome the fact that the Secretary-General has once again reiterated that assessment in paragraph 66 of his recent report.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“The Afghan national army and national police are engaged in joint combat operations with international forces to secure peace, stability and public order. Having successfully concluded the disarmament and demobilization process, the Afghan Government remains committed to achieve the final phase of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process of former combatants. In addition, considerable progress has been made with regard to the disbandment of illegal armed groups. Despite the successful implementation of the Bonn Agreement, much remains to be accomplished in order to overcome the remaining challenges confronting Afghanistan.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“Subsequent to the inauguration of both houses of parliament, representatives elected their respective chairmen and adopted the rules of procedure for the Assembly. Women hold 27 per cent of the 249 seats allocated to the people's house. Furthermore, 121 women were elected to provincial councils. Both branches of the legislative body are now operational and have engaged in lively debates on issues relating to national security and to the political, economic and social development of the country. In accordance with a constitutional provision, the people's house of the National Assembly is now preparing to cast a vote of confidence on the Cabinet. The Afghan Government continues to make progress in enhancing the capacity of the security institutions.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“In that respect, I am pleased to inform the Council that the Afghan Government recently appointed the Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Justice, Finance and Economy, as well as the National Security Adviser, to serve on the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB). The Board's work will be conducted under the chairmanship of Professor Ishaq Nadiri, senior economic adviser to President Karzai. Afghanistan continues to make significant progress towards the establishment and consolidation of its State institutions. Allow me to briefly refer to some of the positive developments that have transpired since the Council's previous open debate on the situation in Afghanistan, which took place on 23 August 2005. Perhaps the most significant development has been the formation of Afghanistan's National Assembly and provincial councils.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“The generosity displayed by the international community in London is a clear indication of the international community's sustained commitment to the development and reconstruction of Afghanistan. With the presentation of the interim Afghanistan National Development Strategy at the London Conference, the Government of Afghanistan has provided a clear and comprehensive blueprint for the implementation of the Compact. For its part, the Government of Afghanistan stands ready to fulfil its responsibility towards achieving the objectives of the Afghan National Development Strategy.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“We wish him continued success in carrying out his duties. Just over a month ago, representatives of more than 75 countries and international organizations gathered in London to convene the international Conference on Afghanistan, at which the international community and the Government of Afghanistan agreed on a new form of engagement beyond the Bonn process. In adopting the Afghanistan Compact, Afghanistan and its international partners renewed their commitments to achieve sustainable progress in key areas of security; governance; the rule of law and human rights; and social and economic development. Afghanistan is grateful to the international community for having pledged, in London, financial assistance amounting to $10.5 billion for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Afghanistan.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“At the outset, I should like to congratulate, you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. I very much appreciate your personal knowledge of the Afghan situation. I also wish to pay tribute to Ambassador John Bolton of the United States, your predecessor, for the excellent manner in which he led the work of the Council during the month of February. The Afghan delegation wishes to join previous speakers in extending a warm welcome to Mr. Tom Koenigs, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Afghanistan, on his first briefing to the Council since he assumed leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We also commend the Special Representative for his comprehensive briefing on recent developments pertaining to the situation in Afghanistan.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“Let me conclude by stating that the people of Afghanistan remain enthusiastic about the political transition since the Bonn Agreement. As evidenced during the presidential elections of October 2004, they will defy all acts of intimidation by those acting against the political process. I would also like to recall that in the past Afghanistan has held national and parliamentary elections and that the elections of September 2005 are the first to take place with the assistance of the United Nations. The Afghan delegation is quite satisfied with the draft presidential statement and appreciates the tireless efforts of the Japanese Mission on this matter.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Providing services, building roads and creating jobs could have a great impact on reducing insecurity and illicit activities, including poppy cultivation and related crimes. The consolidation of peace and security largely depends on the international community's sustained engagement in providing the necessary assistance for the rehabilitation and the reconstruction of Afghanistan. Since June 2005, the Afghan Government has been in negotiations with UNAMA on the role of the United Nations after the parliamentary elections. The Organization's sustained engagement and support is required in coming years for the rehabilitation and the reconstruction of the country, as well as for the consolidation of peace and security. That item would be one of the first important subjects to be considered by the next parliament of Afghanistan.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“In that regard, we express our gratitude to the Government of the United Kingdom, which, as the lead nation, is working closely with Afghan authorities, donors and the United Nations to integrate provincial anti-drug activities and identify quick-impact and long- term alternative livelihood programmes and infrastructure projects. The social and economic development of Afghanistan, in particular the development of sustainable and gainful alternative livelihoods, will have a positive impact on reducing poppy cultivation. We are of the View that the economic recovery and the reconstruction of Afghanistan and the security and the improvement of the lives of the Afghan people are closely interrelated.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“As mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General, the Ministry of Counter-Narcotics has adopted a comprehensive implementation plan consisting of the key pillars of institution-building, information campaigns, alternative sustainable livelihoods for farmers, interdiction and law enforcement, criminal justice, eradication, demand reduction and regional cooperation. The Afghan Government has also established a special tribunal to punish those associated with the production, cultivation and trafficking of illegal drugs. We remain committed to cooperating closely with all regional and international efforts to combat the cultivation, production, trafficking and consumption of illicit drugs.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“He also convened an emergency Loya Jirga, composed of governors, tribal elders and local community leaders who were urged to use their local and social influence to combat cultivation within their jurisdiction. At the meeting, President Karzai also called on participants to wage a holy war against the cultivation of and the trafficking in narcotics. Furthermore, in the course of the past two months, President Karzai has chaired the deliberations of the Committee on Counter-Narcotics, in which members of the cabinet and major donors reviewed progress on the eight pillars - which I shall soon list - of the Afghan Government's counter-narcotics implementation plan. The most recent and significant measure taken by the Afghan Government to combat the scourge of narcotics was the establishment of the Ministry of Counter-Narcotics.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“This requires military action The insurgency's sources of funding, training and safe havens must also be effectively addressed." The Government of Afghanistan remains fully committed in its continuing struggle against the Taliban, Al-Qaida and international terrorism. In this regard, we once again express our sincere appreciation to the international community for its ongoing support. Combating the production and the cultivation of illegal drugs in Afghanistan is among the top priorities of the Afghan Government. Cognizant of the significant threat posed to the long-term security and stability of the country, the Afghan Government has taken a series of measures aimed at destroying opium and poppy crops. President Karzai issued two presidential decrees banning the production, trafficking and sale of illegal drugs.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“The return of a large number of refugees to the country, the restoration of the rights of women - including their participation in the political, civil, economic and social life of the country - the introduction of the new currency and the implementation of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme are other major achievements. One of the challenges to the Afghan Government remains the security situation in the south and eastern parts of Afghanistan, involving cross-border infiltration by Al-Qaida and the Taliban. The Secretary-General also referred to this issue in paragraph 62 of his report. In paragraph 82 of the same report the Secretary- General rightfully stated that "it is time for the security situation to be addressed resolutely.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Here I remind the Council that the drafting of the Afghanistan Constitution of 1964 took place with the assistance of a Frenchman, Mr. Louis Fougere. I would also emphasize the continued presence of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, within the leading role of NATO. The Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission, established on 6 June 2002, continues to make progress in fulfilling its respective mandate to promote and protect human rights. Since the launching of the back-to-school programme in 2002, the number of children who have returned to school has increased to more than 4 million. In that context, we extend our gratitude to UNICEF for its continued support in enhancing the capacity of educational institutions in Afghanistan.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“The Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with provincial authorities, has made vigorous efforts to form a national army whose composition is based on balanced ethnic and regional representation. The Afghan National Army has thus far demonstrated its effectiveness as it conducts joint military operations with coalition forces against those subversive elements that seek to jeopardize the political transition. We express our appreciation to the Government of the United States of America for its lead role in assisting us in the training of our National Army. We also owe a debt of gratitude to the Governments of all other friendly countries that also assisted in enhancing our security institutions. We appreciate the engagement of France in assisting the Afghan parliament.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“The Government of Afghanistan expresses its gratitude to the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and all other international partners that have deployed electoral support teams to monitor the electoral process. That support will benefit the activities of the Joint Electoral Management Body in ensuring the transparency of the process. The people of Afghanistan have indeed recognized the importance of having strengthened the capacity of State institutions in order to transform the provisions of the Bonn Agreement to reality. In its effort to further exert and consolidate the authority of the central Government throughout the country, the Government of Afghanistan continues to make significant progress with regard to the formation of the Afghan National Army and Police.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“During that transition, Afghanistan successfully adopted a new constitution, enshrining the principles of democracy, and successfully held its first-ever presidential elections on 9 October 2004. We have now entered the final and key phase in the implementation of the Bonn Agreement - the holding of parliamentary and provincial elections. Nearly 6,000 Afghans have met the qualifications to become candidates in the upcoming elections, more than 600 of whom are women. Candidates began their official campaigns on 17 August and are expected to continue their efforts until 17 September - one day prior to the elections.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“My delegation is grateful to the Secretary-General and his colleagues for the report dated 12 August 2005, entitled, "The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security" (S/2005/525). The report offers a lucid illustration of the developments during the past four years, while also referring to the challenges that remain to achieving sustainable economic and social development and to ensuring peace, stability and security in Afghanistan. The determination and political will expressed by the people of Afghanistan have made possible the gradual, yet arduous, transition towards stability and democracy in Afghanistan.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Since the signing of the Agreement, Afghanistan, with the vigorous and sustained support of the international community, has succeeded in achieving many objectives that once seemed beyond reach. The meeting today will serve as an opportunity for members of the Council and other Member States to assess the achievements thus far and to reflect on the form of continued cooperation between Afghanistan and the international community that is to take place upon the conclusion of the UNAMA mandate. The Government of Afghanistan expects to see the international community playing a role in ensuring the security of Afghanistan during the post-Bonn period. United Nations authorization of that continued role would be welcome.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“President, and the other members of the Council for including Afghanistan as an item on the Council's agenda for this month. We are thankful to delegations whose statements have presented valuable and noteworthy views on the situation in Afghanistan. We are very thankful to Mr. Jean Arnault, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), who provided detailed information updating and completing the report of the Secretary-General dated 12 August (S/2005/525). The successful completion of the parliamentary elections scheduled for 18 September 2005 will mark the last step towards implementation of the historic Bonn Agreement of December 2001.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Let me begin by extending our condolences to the people and the Government of Spain and the bereaved families of the 17 Spanish soldiers who lost their lives as a result of a tragic helicopter crash in the western province of Herat, Afghanistan, on 16 August 2005. I also extend my condolences to the families of others who have also lost their lives in Afghanistan in the fight against international terrorism. Allow me to express my sincere congratulations to you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August. I would also like to convey my compliments to your predecessor, Ambassador Adamantios Vassilakis, on the outstanding manner in which he handled the Council's proceedings during the month of July. My delegation also wishes to express its gratitude to you, Mr.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Anybody trying to carry out terrorist activities in Afghanistan or to disrupt the election process or create law and order problems will not be allowed from Pakistan. Pakistan will act against them. In conclusion, I wish to assure the Council that there is no alienation of any ethnic group in Afghanistan, including in the southern and eastern border areas. The Taliban emerged in southern Afghanistan and recruited from the border areas only at the end of 1994. The many scholarly books describing the facts that have been published to date about the Taliban should be read if we want to understand the events of today. We hope that the time will come when Doctors Without Borders will resume their valuable services in Afghanistan.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Only the viable creation of economic growth can assure successful implementation of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes. The active participation of the international community and financial assistance to reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in Afghanistan contribute greatly to the restoration of democracy and the consolidation of peace and stability. The full disbursement of commitments made at the Berlin Conference, which was held from 31 March to 1 April 2004, is essential in that context. During the recent official visit of President Karzai to Pakistan, from 22 and 23 August 2004, President Musharraf held out a categorical assurance to the Afghan President, assuring him that he would not allow anybody to use Pakistan's territory for actions against the interests of Afghanistan.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Afghanistan is thankful to NATO and welcomes the Eurocorps command and its commander General Jean-Louis Py. We also appreciate the remarkable contribution of Lieutenant-General Rick Hillier, the outgoing Canadian commander. Afghanistan looks forward to the expansion of ISAF as planned, to assure a secure environment during the coming elections. As we have indicated in previous meetings of the Council, economic recovery and reconstruction in Afghanistan, security and improving the lives of the Afghan people are closely interrelated. Visible rehabilitation and reconstruction enhance the authority of the Government and greatly contribute to the peace process. The Government should have the ability to provide services, launch major projects, build roads and create jobs. Thousands of ex-combatants should be reintegrated.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“The armed forces of Afghanistan, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the anti-terrorist coalition forces are actively involved in thwarting the subversive and terrorist attacks of extremist groups, which are mainly targeting the innocent civilian population, relief workers and those who are working for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the country. The major development of the past year was the adoption of a Security Council resolution regarding the expansion of the ISAF beyond Kabul and the establishment of provincial reconstruction teams. The Afghan Government welcomed the adoption of that resolution. NATO, which took over command of ISAF in August 2003, has played a beneficial role in efforts to consolidate peace. Another major development in that context was the transfer of ISAF command to the Eurocorps.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“I am also thankful to the members of the Security Council for their active participation in the debate on the situation in Afghanistan. They have provided us with important views and ideas about the subject. Achievements in Afghanistan have generally tended towards the consolidation of peace and security. However, despite that predominant trend, attempts to sabotage and destabilize the situation continue by remnants of Al Qaeda and Taliban groups, particularly along the eastern and southern borders of Afghanistan - attempts that are aimed at challenging the authority and legitimacy of the Afghan Government. Those elements have their network support in certain politico-religious circles outside Afghanistan.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“These positive political developments are a major blow to those extremist groups that were engaged in the propaganda of intimidation and threats directed at persons participating in the democratic process. The attempt to derail elections through violent attacks failed. It is important to mention that the United Nations, in its impartial and central role, has performed its assignments in preparing the election and registering voters. The Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Jean Arnault, and the staff of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) have played a major role throughout that process. The Afghan delegation is thankful to Mr. Jean Arnault for his comprehensive briefing at today's meeting, during which he ably updated the Secretary- General's report of 12 August 2004 (S/2004/634).”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“For almost three years the Afghan Government has been making major progress in implementing the Bonn Agreement, which was concluded on 5 December 2001. At present, we are reaching the final stages of the implementation of the Bonn Agreement. The presidential election is going to be held on 9 October 2004 and the parliamentary election will be held in April 2005. The political dynamism and enthusiasm generated among Afghans by those elections can be observed in the high number of voter registrations. According to recent data, more than 10.5 million Afghans have received their voter registration cards. More than 41 per cent of registrants are women. Different political and social organizations and political actors on Afghanistan's political scene are involved in political debate and discourse in these two historic elections.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Allow me, Mr. President, to express to you our deep sorrow and sympathy in relation to the two tragic airline accidents that took place yesterday in Russia. Through you, we convey our condolences to the Russian Government, to the Russian people and to the families of the Victims. Allow me also to present to you, Sir, my sincere congratulations on your new assignment as Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations and to congratulate you on assuming the presidency of the Council for the current month. I thank you and the other members of the Council for including on this month's agenda an open meeting on the situation in Afghanistan. Such a meeting provides an opportunity to assess the overall situation in Afghanistan in the presence of the Afghan delegation.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“The pace of reconstruction in the country is not satisfactory, poverty and deprivation have pushed thousands of farmers to cultivate the lucrative poppy crop and desperate attempts by some remnants of the former Taliban and Al Qaeda, aimed at destabilizing the success of the Transitional Government, continue. These challenges require a strong international commitment to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Afghanistan. The provision of means and assistance to the reconstruction process would have a marked effect on stability and security in Afghanistan, thus contributing highly to the successful holding of the presidential and parliamentary elections, scheduled for June 2004.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In this regard, the efforts of the United Nations, as an impartial international body, in brokering such a gathering and facilitating the drafting of the blueprint in close consultation with Afghan groups, represents yet another major achievement of the United Nations. We should also emphasize here the genuine and honest political will expressed by Afghan political groups for the success of the reconciliation process and the consolidation of peace and security in Afghanistan. Despite much progress since the signing of the Bonn Agreement in December 2001, Afghanistan continues to face many challenges.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“By now, the issues of reconstruction and rehabilitation, including disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, require an international meeting in which donor countries and donor institutions will decide on enhancing international assistance to Afghanistan. The fact-finding mission of the Security Council to Afghanistan, so ably led by Ambassador Pleuger of Germany in November 2003, played a vital role in raising the United Nations awareness of the importance of the sustained international assistance required by Afghanistan. One of the main characteristics of Afghanistan's peacemaking process was the participation of all Afghan political groups representing the major political parties of Afghanistan.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Furthermore, additional provisions assure equal rights among men and women, freedom of expression, political pluralism, free and fair elections and the full participation of women in the political, economic and social spheres of the country. This major event marks another step in the implementation of the agreement brokered by the United Nations and signed in Bonn by the Afghan parties on 5 December 2001. The adoption of the new Afghan Constitution also proved the capacity of Afghans to agree on major issues related to national reconciliation. The current circumstances in Afghanistan differ greatly from those that existed during the inter-Afghan Bonn conference of December 2001.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Madam President, the Afghan delegation would like to thank you for convening this open debate on this subject, of which a typical example is Afghanistan. I will speak very briefly and only about the case of Afghanistan. Today marks an historical date in the recent history of the country. Today, President Karzai signed the new Constitution of Afghanistan, which was adopted by the Constitutional Loya Jirga on 5 January, 2004. The constitutional Grand Assembly, which convened in Kabul from 14 December to 4 January 2004, was comprised of all of Afghanistan's ethnic groups and segments of society. This constitution provides for the establishment of democratic structures based on democratic principles and values.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“He was a member of the Afghan royal Government and a minister in the Daoud Republic. He left his post only when he was imprisoned as a cabinet member of Prince Daoud's Government. Upon his release - a Marxist regime held power in Afghanistan at that time - he was immediately hired by the World Bank, which needed someone like him to work on the waterways extending from Turkey to Syria. The work was of a legal and technical nature and Mr. Mohammadi was occupied with it for several years. In his capacity as a former Government minister, he then joined Mr. Karzai's Government. He was a Pashtun from the Paktika region. He worked with colleagues and technicians from various ethnic groups. He was a true patriot and I trust that he will receive God's blessing.”
2003-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4711 (2003) · source
“Mr. Farhfidi (Afghanistan) (spoke in French): I am very grateful to Mr. Guehenno, Ambassador Nishimura and Mr. Braun, who have given briefings that have elicited many very relevant questions about Afghanistan, even though some of these questions have already been answered to some extent. I, too, look forward to the answers that will be given. I am grateful also to Mr. Guehenno for having informed the Council of the death of a great Afghan patriot, Juma Mohammedi. The chartered aircraft he was in crashed, and a number of Pakistani officials were also killed. I extend my condolences to the representative of Pakistan. Mr. Mohammedi was a man of tremendous experience. He was a hydrologist and also a management expert. Obviously, he was very familiar with Afghanistan's extensive water resources.”
2003-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4711 (2003) · source
“We also wish to express our gratitude to all the countries that have contributed to and participated in the efforts of the Force and the efforts to combat the terrorist networks in Afghanistan. We are very grateful to the individuals of friendly countries who came to Afghanistan personally to verify how the Interim Administration was functioning; that was very valuable to us. We are in favour of the text of the draft resolution contained in document S/2002/569, which the Afghanistan Interim Administration supports. We are very satisfied that the letter addressed to the President of the Security Council by the Afghan Minister was confirmed in the preamble of the draft resolution.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“In some respects, one could say that the financing of efforts to rebuild the country is a higher priority than re-establishing the security force. In effect, the demobilization and the reintegration of combatants and the reintegration of thousands of refuges will enable us to well ensure peace and security. A worker who receives his modest salary will not seek to fight alongside a warlord. We would also like to thank the Security Council for the resolution it will be adopting today to extend the ISAF mandate for six months. We would also like to thank Turkey, a country with which we have historic ties of friendship and fraternity and which is assuming the direction of ISAF.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“I would like to recall that it was Turkey's top leaders who in the 1920s gave the order to their military officials and those responsible for training the army to come to Afghanistan, and that process continued until the 1960s. At the Geneva recent conference, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan presented in detail the position of the Afghan Interim Administration on the number and composition of the Afghanistan security force. We believe that the establishment of that force could greatly contribute to security and stability throughout the country. The consolidation of peace in Afghanistan depends not only on the efforts to re-establish the security force but on the reconstruction efforts and rehabilitation of the country.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“A considerable number of refugees are returning to Afghanistan. So many Afghans are attempting to find again their place in society. Certain rebuilding efforts have started throughout the country. All these accomplishments could not be realized without the assistance of the international community. In that regard, we express our gratitude to the Security Council for the special attention it has given situation in Afghanistan. The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) has played a positive role in Afghanistan, including the restoration of peace and security. We thank the United Kingdom for directing ISAF with great skill. We would like to assure Turkey that Afghanistan's Interim Administration will continue to extend its cooperation when Turkey assumes the direction of ISAF.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“Mr. Farhfidi (Afghanistan) (spoke in French): Mr. President, I am thankful to you for presiding once again over a meeting dedicated to Afghanistan. We appreciate the report of the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Prendergast. His report enables me to shorten my statement. Approximately six months have passed since the Afghan Interim Administration was created by the Bonn Agreement. Despite enormous obstacles and difficulties, the accomplishments of the Interim Administration are considerable. That peace and security have been generally ensured in the country as a whole, with the exception of a border region in the south-east, deserves esteem. The process for the loya jirga, which will convene 10 June, is proceeding in the country as a whole, generally speaking with success.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“We call upon the entire United Nations membership and on the Council to rally behind this vision of peace and to take all necessary steps to make it a reality within the limited window of opportunity that seems to have emerged once again. Of course, the United Nations should continue to maintain its permanent responsibility towards all of the aspects of the question of Palestine until it is resolved in a satisfactory manner, in conformity with the relevant United Nations resolutions, in accordance with international legitimacy, and until all of the rights of the Palestinian people are fully realized.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“An international presence of some sort should be established, certainly for the implementation period, if not before. The universally upheld vision of a sovereign Palestinian State should be realized in a just and viable way, with contiguous territory and internationally recognized and guaranteed borders. The Arab countries have already accepted this framework and have, in a way, extended an olive branch to Israel through the endorsement of Crown Prince Abdullah's initiative at their summit in Beirut in late March. It is the Israeli Government that now has to reciprocate in good faith and to prove in practice that it desires peace. The Israeli occupation has to end and the Palestinian people must be given an opportunity to exercise its inalienable rights.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In all these new efforts, we should not lose sight of the fact that Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002) and the underlying principle of land for peace offer a solid foundation for any initiative aimed at creating a workable framework for the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the region. Security should not be the only dimension discussed, but it certainly should go hand in hand with political and economic arrangements. A clear-cut and manageable time line for future negotiations and the implementation of their results should be established. Extremists on either side should not be given a veto over the process and their acts should not be used as an excuse to stall progress.”
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