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“The launch of stage four of the security transition will be officially announced in the coming days. As the transition proceeds, we see it as imperative that the sustainability of Afghanistan's security forces remain a priority. The Chicago NATO Summit, last May, was a milestone in that regard. We appreciate the commitments pledged by NATO and other partners for long-term support to our army and police. We also look forward to the development of a new NATO mission in 2014, which will focus on training, advising and assisting Afghan national security forces. Transition is not about security alone.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“In the next two years, a successful security transition and, most important, an efficient political preparation will enable us to embark upon the decade of transformation, in which we will stabilize the situation in Afghanistan. The steady implementation of security transition is but one example of the many gains made thus far. With the first three stages of the five-stage transition process nearly complete, the overwhelming majority of Afghanistan's population now resides in areas where Afghan security forces have lead security responsibility. I am pleased to say that security has improved in areas where lead security responsibility has been transitioned to Afghan forces. The Afghan National Army and Police are operating with greater confidence and capability.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“The situation in the country has substantially improved. It is a great source of pride and honour that millions of Afghan girls and boys are going to school, millions ofpeople have access to health services and millions of people are emerging from poverty and destitution. But the most important success is that, 11 years later, the Government of Afghanistan, with the help of the international community, has started to take full responsibility for nation-building and for normalizing the situation. It is imperative that, during transition and beyond, we and the international community continue to be together. As we approach 2014, when the international combat forces leave Afghanistan, the transition is gaining momentum.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“Conflict and consecutive foreign intervention had led us to become a failed State and a broken society; in fact, we were on the verge of collapse. It was impossible to change that situation alone. That is why the international community was placed at the centre of our efforts for peace and stability. In that historic decade, the international community and Afghanistan struggled together, worked together and joined hands for the noble objective of peace and a better future for the Afghan people. It was one of the most significant international engagements of our time, with more than 50 countries providing military and civilian support. Our shared achievements are monumental. Early this morning I arrived from Kabul, a city that I found to be vibrant and full of life, in contrast to a city that appeared dead 11 years ago.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“It created a concrete road map that paved the way for a new era in Afghanistan's history. The Agreement was about an integrated national movement, aimed at establishing the foundations for peace, stability and democracy, with the help of the international community. An interim administration was established, led by President Hamid Karzai. The inauguration ceremony, which took place on 22 December 2001, had an atmosphere filled with unprecedented enthusiasm. I was there and remember very clearly how the representatives of the Afghan people, coming from all walks oflife, had come together to express their shared feelings about the difficult past and their hope for a better future. Eleven years ago, we were weak.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“First, let me congratulate you and your delegation, Sir, on the assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for December. My delegation assures you of our full support as you steer the activities of the Council to a successful conclusion. We are also thankful to our good friend Ambassador Singh Puri of India and his team for their excellent leadership of the Council during November. We welcome the Secretary-General's report on Afghanistan (S/20l2/907). I also wish to thank Special Representative Kubis for honouring us with his presence here today. We are grateful to him for his insightful briefing and able leadership of the United Nations activities in the country. Eleven years ago, following the fall of the Taliban regime, the Bonn Agreement was signed.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“Women's participation in those capacities ensures that women in the community have trusted mentors within the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police. The Government of Afghanistan looks forward to continued cooperation with the international community in its efforts to honour and implement resolution 1325 (2000) in Afghanistan and worldwide. Through resolution 1325 (2000), the international community made a commitment to the women and peace and security agenda that still requires our full attention and dedication.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“The Government of Afghanistan and the international community must continue to address ongoing violence with a View to bringing much-needed lasting peace to Afghanistan and promoting a stable situation in which the human rights of all Afghans can be fully respected. To that end, by focusing on training and equipping the army, we have seen an encouraging growth in the number and capacities of our security forces. Those efforts have included women's participation in the Afghan National Army, in which they serve in a variety of capacities, including highly technical roles, such as pilots. Women also continue to join the Afghan National Police, despite receiving threats against their lives and discouragement, at times even from their own families.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Civil society organizations played a defining role in the drafting of the Elimination of Violence Against Women Law enacted in 2009, and offer continuing support for the National Action Plan. Currently, a strong coalition of civil society groups has focused on providing training on the legal and civil rights of women and the relevance of implementing resolution 1325 (2000) to men and women alike in provincial districts. Violent attacks against innocent Afghan women, men, girls and boys in some parts of the country remain a threat to the overall peace and security ofAfghanistan. Violence against women and girls in the country is unacceptable.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Additionally, we have ensured that there are strong links between women in Government and civil society groups to coordinate activities to encourage more involvement of women at all levels. Our civil society has been vital in helping Afghanistan to rebuild itself from decades of conflict. Women's civil society groups have been particularly crucial in acting as a united voice for Afghan women. An informal advisory group comprised of Afghan Government representatives, women Parliamentarians and civil society members meet directly with President Karzai on a regular basis to discuss issues of women's security, women in leadership, women's rights and cases of violence against women.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Women are playing an important role in Afghan-led reconciliation, including through participation in the High Peace Council. We see a marked improvement in the position of women through a pronounced presence of women in political and social life. Currently, there are 69 female members of Parliament, making up more than a quarter of the total number of parliamentarians. There are also encouraging signs for the future of women's social participation. In 2001, 5,000 girls were enrolled in school in Afghanistan; now, according to figures from 2011, there are 2.7 million girls enrolled in schools across the country. The continued participation of young women in education will ensure a brighter future not only for them but also for Afghanistan as they become the police officers, Government officials and leaders of the next generation.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“We are looking forward to the support of UN-Women in assisting the Afghan Government in the implementation of the National Action Plan for Women. Cooperation on the bilateral level has also played a significant role in ensuring that our architecture to implement resolution 1325 (2000) is firmly in place through the provision of technical and financial support, and we look forward to engaging with our bilateral partners through the transition and beyond. The Secretary-General expresses concern in his report in regard to the slow global progress in women's participation and representation in peace talks. The Afghan Government recognizes the vital role that women have to play in the peaceful resolution of conflicts, and remains committed to focusing on women's rights throughout the peace process.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“We have established a steering committee comprised of seven line ministries, the Commissioner for Human Rights and members of civil society, which meets under the chairmanship of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to effectively coordinate the implementation of the National Action Plan. In addition, we have established a technical working group at the Director General level from those line ministries and an advisory committee, which includes the United Nations offices in Kabul and international staff. The inclusion of United Nations partners has been invaluable in bringing together knowledge and expertise from post-conflict countries in order to enable Afghanistan to move towards a fuller implementation of the National Action Plan.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“In the 12 years since its adoption, resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent related resolutions have been helpful tools, not only to bring to the attention of the international community the importance of the women and peace and security agenda, but ALSO to strengthen women's participation rather than simply branding them as victims. The Afghan Government remains committed to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in Afghanistan and its promotion worldwide. Afghanistan is designing a comprehensive plan for implementing resolution 1325 (2000) through its National Action Plan for Women. The Government of Afghanistan is fully committed to implementing the Plan, which will be a four-year plan focused on women and peace and security. We appreciate the generous support of the Government of Finland for help in the drafting process.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“As this is my first statement before the Council this month, allow me to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of this month's presidency of the Council. I would also like to welcome your focus in this debate on the specific role played by women's civil society organizations in conflict prevention, resolution and recovery. Thanks must also be extended to Ms. Bachelet and Mr. Ladsous for the expertise they provided through their briefings earlier today. I also thank the Secretary- General for his report on women and peace and security (S/2012/732).”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“The Afghan Government is fully committed to fostering a domestic environment that will enable all Afghan children to reach their full potential. That is that only way that Afghanistan will be able to fully transition into a peaceful, safe country for all.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“To that end, we have created training centres for children leaving military service to train for professional and technical careers. I am encouraged by the progress made by the international community in protecting children in Afghanistan and in other countries. In 2011, the Special Representative reported that 10,000 children worldwide were freed from their associations with armed groups because of action plans established by the United Nations and the parties involved in conflict. All children deserve the right to live in a safe, secure country that is rich with education and opportunity. Since 2001, the Government of Afghanistan has been implementing policies aimed at these objectives, but there is still much work to be done.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The expansion of this system throughout Afghanistan will greatly improve age verification procedures for recruiters so that they can recruit in accordance with the Ministry of the Interior's age requirement provision. We must continue our efforts to prevent underage recruitment in our armed forces. It is our goal to ensure that 18 years is the minimum age for recruitment to participate in police activity. To that end, we have acted decisively. In 2011, Afghanistan's Ministry of the Interior published an order mandating that "in no circumstances shall individuals under 18 or over 35 be recruited or deployed to military services". Recruitment into armed forces is indicative of a far greater problem facing children - lack of opportunity. It is crucial that we reintegrate young people into society and provide them with career opportunities.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“First, in February the Ministry of Justice began drafting a comprehensive legal code to protect Afghan children. It consulted closely with UNICEF throughout the process, and we look forward to a product that will truly benefit the well-being of Afghan children. We have also published our 2012 report on children and armed conflict in Afghanistan, and we look forward to hearing reactions. Secondly, the Ministry of Justice has established the General Directorate of Human Rights Protection, which will serve to oversee the upholding of human rights in all Government activities. Thirdly, we have expanded our birth registration system to cover all 34 provinces.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Children are being coerced to serve in armed conflict in Afghanistan by the very terrorist and extremist groups that continue to commit heinous acts against children. We have experienced devastating situations in which children have been forced to carry out suicide attacks or to smuggle weapons across the border. The use of children as a weapon of war is an atrocious crime that must be addressed with firm conviction. Just as the challenges for Afghan children need to be recognized, so too does their progress. In Afghanistan, we have seen encouraging progress in our crucial efforts to protect our children and ensure their promising future. I should like to cite some examples of meaningful measures taken by the Government of Afghanistan to protect and address the needs of children in armed conflict.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“My Government is committed to ensuring our country's bright future by protecting our children and fostering their development. Children in Afghanistan suffer from the consequences of the terrorism and Violence of the Taliban, Al-Qaida and terrorist groups. These groups are responsible for brutal acts against civilians, such as the Taliban attacks that targeted girls' schools in 2012 using poisonous gas. Last year, 1,396 Afghan children were killed or maimed. Seventy-four per cent of all child casualties in Afghanistan are caused by the aforementioned armed groups. Therefore, any course of action that seeks to ameliorate the well-being of Afghan children must also focus on diminishing the influence of terrorism and extremism in Afghanistan.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Please allow me to begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of this month's presidency of the Council, and by thanking you for convening this meeting. I would also like to congratulate Ms. Leila Zerrougui on her appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, and I wish her the best in her new role. Fifty-three per cent of Afghans are under 18 years of age. Tragically, these young people have grown up in an atmosphere of war and violence. Despite the unfortunate circumstances of their upbringing, these young people are full of hope. They represent the future of Afghanistan and will be the ones to carry forward our Vision of a safe and Vibrant nation with growing economic opportunities,and equality for its citizens, male and female alike.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Let us remain as committed as ever before to complete the journey we began a decade ago. The Afghan people and Government express their gratitude to the international community for their resolute support for Afghanistan.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“As we continue our joint journey towards a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, building on the gains of the past, Afghanistan's enemies are still very much intent on derailing our progress and preventing our success. That is evident in the continued brutal acts of violence and terror by the Taliban and those behind them, the latest of which was the massacre at Spozhmai Hotel, just outside Kabul, last weekend. It is a continued psychological war, a war of perception, a psychodrama. However, no such shameful acts of terror will deter the will of the Afghan people from their ultimate goal of securing peace and prosperity. Afghans have come too far and endured far too many sacrifices to give up now. With such brutal acts, the Taliban are not threatening the existence of the State, they are just disrupting people's peaceful lives.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“However, as the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Mr. Fedotov, said, there are a number of varying factors over which we have little or no control, including the impact the increase or decrease of poppy cultivation from one year to another. This year alone, the eradication figures show an important increase - a three-fold increase - since the previous year. We are tracking down and bringing to justice an increased number of individuals involved in drug trafficking. As we know, drug trafficking is not an Afghan-only issue. A long-term solution is not possible without cooperation and coordination in addressing the dominant factors behind the drug problem, such as preventing the flow of chemical precursors into Afghanistan and providing Afghan farmers with alternative livelihoods.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“The upcoming 2014 elections will be another important step towards Afghanistan's political maturity and the consolidation of democracy in our country. We are taking a number of measures, including electoral reforms, to ensure a smooth political transition consistent with our Constitution. As we proceed through transition and into the transformation decade, international engagement will remain crucial. In that regard, we also look forward to advancing our close cooperation with the United Nations towards peace and stability in Afghanistan. One of the greatest impediments to both development and security in Afghanistan is the illicit drug problem. Despite our challenges, Afghanistan is sparing no effort to rid our society of the menace of illicit drugs. Over the past five years, we have significantly reduced poppy cultivation.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“Pursued on the basis of national consensus, we are convinced that our reconciliation efforts remain the surest path to ending the conflict and ensuring a durable peace. Let there be no doubt, our Afghan-led peace process will not ensue at the expense of the hard-won democratic gains of the past decade, including human rights, the rights of women in particular. In order to achieve a successful outcome to our reconciliation efforts, I wish to underscore the importance of resolute support from our immediate neighbours and other partners in the region and beyond. In that connection, I take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the support provided by the Council within the framework of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011).”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“A far more challenging task will be the implementation of the socio-economic component of the transition, which is vital to our State-building efforts. Central to that goal will be underscoring support for the Afghan national priority programmes, which emphasize - in addition to security and governance - agricultural development, human resources, infrastructure and the private sector, all of which are vital for our economic growth. Our vision is of an Afghanistan that is a self-reliant State, standing on its own feet. Afghanistan will not remain an aid economy; we are working to significantly reduce aid dependency by the end of the transformation decade. Advancing the peace process towards a successful outcome is a core element of our strategy to bring lasting peace to our people and nation.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“As we strive to complete the security transition by 2013, the need for sustained support for the training and equipping of our national security forces is inevitable. The undertakings towards such support of NATO and other allies at the Chicago Summit will be particularly important. Another core priority on the way forward will be a strong new focus on establishing a cleaner and more competent Government, through strengthening governance, fighting corruption and enforcing the rule of law. The reform agenda is at the centre of our efforts. At the same time, we are diligently addressing all influences that may pose a threat to national interests and to law and order. Such measures will enhance the full trust and confidence of all Afghans for the future.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“The conference will not be another pledging event, but an important venue for a solid commitment of the international community to the transition and transformation decade. Our thanks go to the friendly Government of Japan for its generosity in hosting the event. The transition to Afghan ownership and leadership is our number one strategic priority. In that regard, I am pleased to note that we are making steady progress. The third tranche of the security transition has officially commenced and includes some of the most conflict-prone provinces with the highest levels of insecurity. Needless to say, we are on track to complete the third phase before the end of the year, by which 75 per cent of the country's population will come under the responsibility of Afghan security forces.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“I take this opportunity to convey our gratitude to all friends and partners for their participation and support. Afghanistan also obtained observer status to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at its recent conference in Beijing. That was an important move. With all of those steps, Afghanistan is restoring its historic role as a land bridge and its potential to become a catalyst for peace and stability in the entire region. We look forward to next month's Tokyo ministerial conference, where we aim to effectively address the areas of Afghanistan's economic sustainability and development, the fiscal gap, as well as to finalize a mutual accountability agreement between Afghanistan and the international community. In Tokyo, Afghanistan will present a comprehensive action plan on self-reliance and our national priority programmes.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“In our own region, we signed a strategic partnership with India, a country with which we have shared historic and traditional ties. Earlier this month, Afghanistan took an important step forward towards establishing a strategic and cooperative partnership with our other great neighbour, China. The launch of the Istanbul process, in November 2011, was a milestone in the realization of a new regional order by which Afghanistan and other Heart-of-Asia countries joined hands for a common goal and future, namely, peace, stability and prosperity. The Heart of Asia ministerial conference held in Kabul less than two weeks ago advanced the objectives of the Istanbul process. As part of the conference outcome, we reaffirmed our solid commitment to implement a wide range of confidence-building measures.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“Just weeks ago, we inked the Enduring Strategic Partnership Agreement with the United States of America as the guiding framework of our bilateral cooperation for the long haul, solidifying mutual commitments, including on strengthened Afghan sovereignty, stability and prosperity in the years to come. Although the specifics of the partnership will continue to be crystallized, the agreement has been endorsed by both houses of the Afghan parliament, clearly manifesting the overwhelming support from all corners of the country. As part of the new phase of international engagement in support of Afghanistan, we have also established strategic partnerships with Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany and, most recently, Australia. Furthermore, discussions are under way to conclude similar agreements with Turkey, Norway and the European Union.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“Thank you very much, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting. We commend your able leadership of the Council this month. We also thank the Secretary-General for his report on Afghanistan (S/2012/462) and welcome the presence and insights of Under-Secretary-General Ladsous and Executive Director Fedotov. A month ago, at the NATO Summit in Chicago, Afghanistan's friends and partners came together to express their unanimous support for the end of war and the beginning of a new phase in our enduring partnership, which was first envisioned in Lisbon in 2010. Our partnership will continue into the transformation decade, during which time Afghanistan will take full charge of its security, governance and development.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“I am confident that with our strong, ongoing partnership, Afghanistan and the United Nations are well-equipped to address all future challenges. 12-26920 In the past 10 years, Afghanistan and the international community have been together in fighting terrorism and working to bring stability and peace to the country. The fight is not yet finished. We still have a long way to go, and we continue to struggle to normalize the situation in the country. That is the aim of the transition. But the transition we agreed upon must be a responsible, unhurried and coordinated process. Afghanistan and its people count on both the conscience and the commitment of the international community to remain steadfast to the many and oft- repeated assurances for a stable, democratic and prosperous Afghanistan.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“The size and configuration of the United Nations presence needs to be considered in the coming months, as well as the application of a one-United Nations approach to streamlining United Nations activities, based on the evolving realities on the ground and the needs of transition. The Government of Afghanistan looks forward to close cooperation in that regard. A long-term, strategic examination of the renewed posture of the United Nations in Afghanistan will be needed in order to answer some of the bigger questions about the Organization's political role, the necessary steps towards reinforcing integration and delivery as one, and questions about bringing more transparency and accountability into the management of resources and the coordination of aid during the transition and transformation decade.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“We are thankful to the Secretary-General for the comprehensive review of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) mandated activities, for United Nations support in Afghanistan and for the work of the review team. The Afghan Government fully agrees with the findings of the Secretary-General's report (S/2012/l33) that UNAMA should use its good offices to continue to support Afghan-led political processes and capacity- building for Afghan institutions. We appreciate the report's emphasis on the United Nations work to protect the human rights of all Afghans, and we share the report's assertion that aid coherence in support of Afghanistan's development agenda is crucial. We are satisfied with the work of the comprehensive review. Of course, plenty of work for us all lies on the road ahead.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“The recent incidents - such as the brutal killing of 16 innocent civilians, mostly children and women, in the Panjwayi district of Kandahar province, the burning of the Holy Koran 6 north of Kabul and similar atrocities - could undermine our trust and cooperation by inciting deep sorrow, anger and frustration among Afghan people. It is imperative that such incidents cease immediately and that the perpetrators be held accountable. Over the past 10 years, the United Nations has been in the forefront of helping the Afghan people. The United Nations has supported the efforts of the Afghan Government to build a more peaceful future for the country. While Afghanistan continues its transition, it will still benefit broadly from the support of the United Nations.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“Afghanistan continues its fight to strengthen good governance; end corruption; promote human rights, including gender equality; combat illegal narcotics and foster greater economic opportunities. For Afghans, a successful transition is the key for peace and stability. We are well aware of the challenges, but the bitter memories of war and conflict only strengthen our determination to work together to secure a peaceful future. However, our confidence needs to be deepened through real cooperation, trust and mutual respect between Afghanistan and the international community.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“We are pleased that the peace process has garnered the support it needs from all countries in the region. Our desire for multifaceted cooperation is embodied in the Istanbul Process, which began in November 2011. It is a visionary step forward to achieving a benevolent regional order, characterized by cooperation, collaboration and shared goals. We look forward to furthering our progress at the follow-up to the Istanbul process this June in Kabul. For the success of transition, we must redouble our efforts towards a more effective, accountable and transparent Government that is ready to deliver services and safeguard national interests as set out in the Kabul process.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“We welcome recent measures taken by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), which have enhanced confidence building and will help expedite our reconciliation efforts. On the national level, outreach and reintegration efforts remain essential to bringing members of the armed opposition back into mainstream society. Nearly 3,500 anti-Government elements have been enrolled in the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Program. In the coming months, we expect to see many more joining the Programme and returning to normal life. At the same time, we will continue to work with all relevant regional and international partners to move the peace process forward, including the United Nations, the United States, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“In that connection, Afghanistan and the United States are working to finalize all parts of the strategic partnership agreement, which will ensure our combined commitment to the future of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. On 9 March we signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States on the handover of control of the Parwan Detention Facility to the Afghan Government, and we are working to finalize another memorandum relating to special operations in the very near future. An effective transition is also contingent upon the successful outcome of the Afghan-led peace and 5 reconciliation, outreach and reintegration process. The dynamics of the peace talks shifted with the announcement of the opening of the Taliban office in Qatar, which we believe will provide fresh impetus to our peace efforts.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“That is crucial for the building up, training and equipping of our national security forces, which have proved themselves in recent weeks to be increasingly capable of protecting their fellow Afghans. Furthermore, the transition dividend, channelled into Afghanistan's political stability, economic growth and social advancement, will have a direct effect on fostering sustainable peace in the country, and bring about real change in the lives of people. In the long term, what matters is the establishment and strengthening of an enduring strategic partnership that will provide us with a solid base of mutual cooperation. Thus far, we have signed or are negotiating long-term strategic partnerships with our international partners, including those in the region.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“A successful transition requires renewed parameters of partnership between Afghanistan and the international community, with the guaranteed commitment of the continuation of military, political and financial support during the transition and the decade of transformation from 2015 to 2024. That is what we, Afghanistan and the international community, set out to do last December at Bonn. That commitment will be supported concretely in July in Tokyo. At this stage, we hope that the assistance of the international community, as manifested in the commitments of the Kabul Conference in 2010 and the Bonn Conference in 2011, will help to meet the requisite needs of our security forces.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“With the second tranche completed, we are nearing the launch of the third phase of transition, at the conclusion of which the majority of Afghan territory will come under full Afghan security control. By end of the transition in 2014, Afghanistan 12-26920 will assume full responsibility for security and ownership and leadership of governance and development. A paradigm shift is under way. The aim is sovereignty and empowering Afghanistan to take charge of its own destiny and turn the direct military and civilian function of the international community into a support and enabling role.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“It is a time in which the culmination of the efforts of my country and of the nations involved in the stabilization process in the past 10 years has reached a moment of truth. Today's debate falls within a series of important events that will shape the contours of the international community's work during the transition and beyond: from the Bonn Conference in December 2011 to the Tokyo ministerial conference next July. After a decade, today we are also looking into a new framework for the United Nations mandate and work, in a situation characterized by transition, followed by the transformation decade. The transition process, which started with the transfer of responsibilities to Afghan security forces a year ago, is continuing apace.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“Allow me to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to express a warm welcome to our good friend Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jan Kubis, who today spoke for the first time in the Security Council. In a short period of time, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General has gained much confidence and admiration from the Afghan people. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his comprehensive report (S/2012/ 133) on Afghanistan. We meet today at a critical juncture in Afghanistan's history.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“The international community has an essential role to play in supporting the ongoing efforts in conflict- affected and post-conflict countries in order to end sexual violence and violence against women, combat impunity and offer assistance to victims of sexual violence. However, we need not only the support of the international community, but its awareness not to forget the violence that affected the lives of women, men and children. We must work together to ensure that such atrocities will never happen again.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The President of Afghanistan also established a commission on the elimination of sexual abuse of children and women. The commission advises relevant organizations on how to fight against the sexual abuse of women and children and encourages relevant reporting to it. Afghanistan acknowledges that the accomplishments that we have outlined are only the first steps towards achieving gender equality and the improvement of the position of women. The Afghan Government will therefore continue its effort to eliminate sexual violence and to advance women's rights and empowerment. In that regard, the Government of Afghanistan welcomes resolutions 1325 (2000), 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009), which identify combating sexual violence as a matter of peace and security.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“However, in the past 10 years, after the fall of the Taliban, the Government of Afghanistan, with the support of the international community, has worked to put an end to violence in the country. That is essential to security and to protecting the rights of women, men and children. Afghanistan adopted a law on the elimination of violence against women, which has provided the Government with stronger judicial means through which we can combat sexual violence more effectively. That is real progress towards breaking the silence with regard to violence and sexual violence. We are confident that, in the years to come, our efforts will yield more results and that women will be safer and more respected and will receive the justice that they deserve.”
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