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ARMENIA SUPPORTS THE COMMON EFFORTS OF BRINGING PEACE TO AFGHANISTAN
armradi.am
06.12.2011 11:06
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian participated in
the international conference on Afghanistan's future in the German
city of Bonn. Ban Ki-Moon, the UN Secretary-General, Angela Merkel,
the Chancellor of Germany and Afghan President Hamid Karzai, sixty
Foreign Ministers and heads of international organizations, and more
than 1000 delegates from nearly 100 countries attended the Conference.
Speaking at the conference, Minister Nalbandian noted, in part:
"Today's impressive presence at the conference speaks to the fact
that the distance is not a problem for our countries, no matter how
close or far they are, when it comes to supporting Afghanistan.
Armenia along with its partners came to Afghanistan to bring its
commensurate contribution to our common efforts to assist Afghanistan
to be in peace with itself, its neighbors, and the international
community, to prevent those destructive forces of terror that ravage
not only their own soil but at times spread far away as mercenaries.
We, in our region, experienced it and we know what it means.
It is evident that during this period we together put on record
achievements in bringing noticeable degree of security to the Afghan
land, succeeded to plant the seeds of future development of the Afghan
society. The positive dynamic is evident. But what should we do to
be more confident that this process is irreversible?
While looking how to address these challenges we have to be prepared
not only for the handover of the responsibility of security to
the Afghan authorities, but also to recommit ourselves in strong
partnership with Afghanistan beyond this handover.
We share the common goal of transforming Afghanistan in a way that
it will not serve as a source of constant concern to its neighbors
and far beyond, but become a positive factor, positive driving force
for the whole region."
The participants of the Conference adopted a joint declaration
reaffirming the willingness of the international community to support
the establishment of stability, security and democracy in Afghanistan,
as well as the development and prosperity of the country.
Gratitude was expressed to the countries which bring their contribution
to the tackling of the problems Afghanistan faces.
armradi.am
06.12.2011 11:06
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian participated in
the international conference on Afghanistan's future in the German
city of Bonn. Ban Ki-Moon, the UN Secretary-General, Angela Merkel,
the Chancellor of Germany and Afghan President Hamid Karzai, sixty
Foreign Ministers and heads of international organizations, and more
than 1000 delegates from nearly 100 countries attended the Conference.
Speaking at the conference, Minister Nalbandian noted, in part:
"Today's impressive presence at the conference speaks to the fact
that the distance is not a problem for our countries, no matter how
close or far they are, when it comes to supporting Afghanistan.
Armenia along with its partners came to Afghanistan to bring its
commensurate contribution to our common efforts to assist Afghanistan
to be in peace with itself, its neighbors, and the international
community, to prevent those destructive forces of terror that ravage
not only their own soil but at times spread far away as mercenaries.
We, in our region, experienced it and we know what it means.
It is evident that during this period we together put on record
achievements in bringing noticeable degree of security to the Afghan
land, succeeded to plant the seeds of future development of the Afghan
society. The positive dynamic is evident. But what should we do to
be more confident that this process is irreversible?
While looking how to address these challenges we have to be prepared
not only for the handover of the responsibility of security to
the Afghan authorities, but also to recommit ourselves in strong
partnership with Afghanistan beyond this handover.
We share the common goal of transforming Afghanistan in a way that
it will not serve as a source of constant concern to its neighbors
and far beyond, but become a positive factor, positive driving force
for the whole region."
The participants of the Conference adopted a joint declaration
reaffirming the willingness of the international community to support
the establishment of stability, security and democracy in Afghanistan,
as well as the development and prosperity of the country.
Gratitude was expressed to the countries which bring their contribution
to the tackling of the problems Afghanistan faces.