Afghan Leadership, Regional Cooperation, International Partnership

1. The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the international community met today in London to renew their mutual commitment towards helping Afghanistan emerge as a secure, prosperous, and democratic nation. Today’s Conference represents a decisive step towards greater Afghan leadership to secure, stabilise and develop Afghanistan. The international community underlined its support for the Government of Afghanistan and its security, development and governance.

Statement by H.E. Hamid Karzai at the London Conference

28th January, 2010


Right Honorable Prime Minister Gordon Brown
Your Excellency Secretary General Ban- Ki Moon
Excellencies, Honorable Ministers, Distinguished Delegates,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
السلام و علیکم و رحمت الله و برکاته

I am delighted to be addressing this important conference that once again brings together the friends and supporters of Afghanistan. My compatriots and I are deeply grateful to the international community for the attention and support our country has received during the past several years. May I take the opportunity to express my special thanks to His Excellency Prime Minister Gordon Brown for his graciousness to host this timely conference, offering a venue to renew our commitments to the cause of peace and human progress not only in Afghanistan, but also in the region. This conference offers us the opportunity to discuss the way forward toward an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned initiative that ensures peace and stability in Afghanistan and its surroundings.