MONITORING (SW) – The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution with a majority of 131 votes calling on the parties to the conflict to end violence in Afghanistan.
Adopting the resolution “The situation in Afghanistan” (document A/75/L.45)A/75/L.45), by a recorded vote of 130 in favour to 1 against (Russian Federation) with 3 abstentions (Belarus, China, Pakistan), the General Assembly pledged its continued support to the country’s Government and people as they rebuild a stable, secure and economically self‑sufficient State.
Also by the text, the Assembly reiterated serious concern about the continuing high level of violence and the security situation, stressing the need to continue to address these destabilizing threats caused by terrorist groups and their affiliates.
Speaking on the occasion, Afghanistan’s representative Adela Raaz said “L.45” reflects national progress and priorities, and the hopes and longings of the Afghan people. “However, concerns remain regarding security threats”, she said, emphasizing that Kabul has prioritized action on a range of issues and has not lowered its guard or diminished efforts to fend off terrorist attacks.
Highlighting several points, including the call for a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire, expanding on past gains and focusing on the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of a democratic Afghanistan, she said “L.45” also summarizes shared achievements of the last 19 years, attained through international and regional support. She also noted the important focus on promoting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law and democratic processes — top priorities for the Government — and the centrality of an inclusive Afghan‑led and Afghan‑owned peace process.
According to UN, the Assembly then considered the draft resolution “The situation in Afghanistan” (document A/75/L.45), by which it would pledge its continued support to the Government and people of Afghanistan as they rebuild a stable, secure and economically self‑sufficient State. By its provisions, the Assembly would welcome the adoption of the Afghanistan Partnership Framework at the 2020 Afghanistan Conference in Geneva, stress the need for the Government, regional countries and the international community to continue to work together and to improve coordination in countering all unlawful acts of violence and terrorist attacks, and recall that women play a vital role in the peace process.
Abdullah Abdullah, chairman High Council for National Reconciliation, welcomed the UN resolution and thanked all countries that financially supported Afghanistan.
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