KABUL (SW) – Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has expressed hope for peace upon completion of term in the country.
Tadamichi Yamamoto, UNAMA chief said in a statement that he has departed Kabul with one wish. "A wish that I share with millions of Afghans: for peace to return to Afghanistan".
He expressed hope that the year 2020 be the year that the war ends and Afghans can look forward with hope to a peaceful and flourishing society that they so richly deserve.
"It has been a rare privilege and honour to head the UN family in Afghanistan in the service of all Afghan people. After completing my assignment of more than five years I extend profound thanks to my colleagues and so many Afghan and international partners and friends", he said.
The outgoing UNAMA chief said the challenges remain daunting. " … but I have every confidence that they can be overcome because of the Afghan people’s capabilities, for which I have a great admiration. The United Nations will be there, shoulder-to-shoulder, with the Afghan people in the time ahead", he said.
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