LONDON: Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has urged the international community to advance the common goal of a peaceful, stable, united and prosperous Afghanistan.
Addressing the London Conference on Afghanistan, the Prime Minister presented a nine-point plan for consideration by the international partners to achieve this objective.
He said the plan calls for sending a clear message of deeper engagement with Afghanistan, respecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity and dignity of its people.
The Prime Minister also urged the international community to support the new government’s desire for the return of five million Afghan refugees living abroad, by helping to create conducive conditions for their sustainable reintegration.
Nawaz Sharif said on its part, Pakistan fully supports the Afghan government’s forward-looking vision and reform programme.
He welcomed the Afghan government’s call for dialogue and its determination to resolve differences through political means.
Addressing the Conference, Afghan President Muhammad Ashraf Ghani said establishment of peace and strengthening of national unity are the top priorities of his government.
He said for the first time, the country has seen a peaceful transition of power.
Ashraf Ghani said his government is focusing on institutional building, constructive engagement with neighboring countries and to deliver as per the public aspirations.
In his remarks, British Prime Minister David Cameron said empowerment of women and special focus on country’s education sector was most essential for national development in Afghanistan.
He said Afghan youths are determined for national development and efforts are needed to strengthen the civil society in Afghanistan.
US Secretary of State John Kerry renewed his country’s commitment to invest in Afghanistan and create a powerhouse region, after the conference in London.
He said he had faith in President Ashraf Ghani to create a strong and prosperous Afghanistan.
John Kerry said that Afghan President had already made ground in repairing relations with Pakistan and fighting money laundering and corruption which is a major sticking point between Afghanistan and its Western donors.
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