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 9 November 2009
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General Assembly renews its support to Afghanistan's reconstruction efforts

09/11/2009

The United Nations General Assembly on Monday has called for renewed support to the Afghan people's efforts to establish sustainable peace and security and rebuild their country despite ongoing terrorist threats.

Martin Ney

Martin Ney

Martin Ney, of the German Permanent Mission to the United Nations, says the international community will continue to cooperate with the new Afghan government while advising the new leaders to build trust with their citizens by achieving concrete and visible results.

"As Afghanistan continues to face continuous challenges, we emphasize that President Karzai move swiftly to form a government that is able to meet the challenges. We should continue to encourage all political actors in Afghanistan to respect the rule of law and to continue to take responsibility for the stability and unity of Afghanistan."

Martin Ney also reminded the Afghan government of their obligation to uphold the advancement of women's rights as enshrined in their constitution.

Jocelyne Sambira, United Nations
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Martin Ney, Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations

"As Afghanistan continues to face continuous challenges, we emphasize that President Karzai move swiftly to form a government that would be able to meet the challenges. We should continue to encourage all political actors in Afghanistan to respect the rule of law and to continue to take responsibility for the stability and unity of Afghanistan."
Duration: 34 secs

Martin Ney, Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations

"The debate and the adoption of the resolution gives us, the members of the General Assembly, the timely opportunity to renew our clear message to the Afghan people, our message of international solidarity. As UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon stressed last week, we will not be deterred by the recent despicable attacks by the Taliban targeting the international community in Kabul."
Duration: 29 secs

Martin Ney, Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations

"Afghanistan experienced the first Presidential elections run entirely under the responsibility of the Afghan authorities. The international community witnessed with admiration, the courage of the Afghan people who cast their vote despite serious security threats. We welcome the conclusion of the Presidential electoral process and congratulate President Karzai on his second term in office."
Duration: 28 secs