Afghanistan welcomes new strategy from the US
Afghanistan welcomes the new strategy of the United States for the reconstruction of Afghanistan. Below is a translation of a press statement issued by the President's office.
Updated:
(3.30.2009)
Press Release
Date: Mar 30, 2009
Unofficial Translation
The Presidential Palace, Kabul
Expressing gratitude for the assistance of the United States of America in peacekeeping and reconstruction in Afghanistan so far, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan welcomes the new strategy, and considers it to be in the best interest for the people of Afghanistan and the region, and believes that it will bring the United States, Afghanistan and the international community closer to success.
Recognizing that the strategy takes into consideration the main points of view of the government of Afghanistan, emphasizes on the importance of strengthening the security institutions as requested by Afghanistan - recognizing the fact that terrorism is a regional issue, fundamentally reviews the possibilities of coordination in the assistance provided by the international community in peace keeping and reconstruction in Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan welcomes the strategy.
It is to be remembered that His Excellency Hamid Karzai will shortly announce the Government of Afghanistan's view in detail regarding the strategy.
Released by the Office of the Spokesperson to the President
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