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Peace efforts of ‘paramount importance’ to new administration in Afghanistan, special representative tells Security Council at 8687th meeting.

Nearly two months after the date when presidential election preliminary results were to be announced, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, called upon all stakeholders “to enable the electoral institutions to exercise their responsibilities in full, including by addressing all complaints through the appropriate legal and institutional channels.” UNIFEED

As Afghanistan elections approach, Special Representative underscores importance of resumed talks between Kabul, Taliban, in briefing to Security Council at 8613th meeting.

UN Special Representative for Afghanistan Tadamichi Yamamoto said recent events in the country show the urgency of finding a political settlement and stressed that it was “imperative” for talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban “commence as soon as possible.” UNIFEED

Upcoming presidential election in Afghanistan ‘key moment’ to reaffirm legitimacy of democratic political structure, Special Representative tells Security Council at 8555th meeting.

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, told the Security Council that the presidential election scheduled for 28 September “will be a key moment to reaffirm the legitimacy of Afghanistan’s democratic political structure.” UNIFEED

Success of Afghanistan peace process will depend on international support for local efforts, Special Representative tells Security Council at 8481st meeting.

Addressing the Security Council, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative, Tadamichi Yamamoto, said that the last three months have seen significant developments on both peace and elections, with tangible progress being made towards ending the conflict. UNIFEED

Applauding Afghan people’s courage, Special Representative tells Security Council they defied ‘undeniable threats’ to vote for better future at 8426th meeting.

A top UN official said Afghanistan has undertaken significant reforms which the international community will continue to support long after peace is secured in the war-torn country. UNTV CH