It aims to support stability and peace in Afghanistan

The UAE participates in the ninth "Heart of Asia" conference

Ahmed Al Sayegh.

WAM

Minister of State Ahmed bin Ali Muhammad Al-Sayegh headed the delegation of the United Arab Emirates participating in the work of the ninth Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia Conference "Istanbul Process", which was held through visual communication technology, and aims to support stability, the peace process and economic development in Afghanistan, in the presence of the President of Tajikistan Imam Ali Rahman, and President of Afghanistan Muhammad Ashraf Ghani.

In a speech during the conference, Al-Sayegh stressed that achieving peace and security in Afghanistan is fundamental to the stability and prosperity of the region and the world, and represents a fundamental priority for the UAE's policy, which derives its principles from the United Nations Charter and the provisions of international law.

He said: “The UAE stresses the importance of the international community’s continued participation in addressing the crisis situation in Afghanistan, to provide the necessary support for the success of the Afghan peace process, and to promote economic and human development,” indicating that political settlement and negotiation between all segments of society is the only way to achieve peace in Afghanistan.

Al-Sayegh reviewed the efforts made by the UAE at the bilateral and international levels in order to improve the lives of the Afghan people and achieve peace, stability and prosperity in their country, pointing out that the UAE has provided more than $ 680 million in aid allocated for reconstruction and support for development and humanitarian efforts across Afghanistan. As well as projects to support and empower women.

It is noteworthy that the meeting of senior officials and the ministerial meeting was held on March 29-30, 2021 in Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan, with the participation and presence of representatives of more than 50 countries.

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