Roza Otunbayeva, who has been leading our engagement effort in Kabul during this complicated, challenging time. I was pleased to be accompanied by my Special Representative, Ms.
The UN will continue to use its convening power to advance a forward leaning approach, which puts the Afghan people first, and in a manner that is complementary to existing regional platforms and initiatives.Īfter a round of consultations, I am ready to convene a new similar meeting. Many called for engagement to be more effective and based on lessons which we have learned from the past. To achieve our objectives, we cannot disengage. That prioritizing one issue was not to ignore the importance of the others, which allows for an overall shared approach.
While different countries placed different priorities on these concerns, according to their own situation, there is a general recognition that they are intertwined. The lack of inclusivity, which importantly includes human rights, in particular those of women and girls, severely undermined by recent Taliban decisions.Īnd the spread of drug trafficking with all its dramatic consequences. They relate to the persistent presence of terrorist organizations - a risk for the country, the region, and further afield. The participants are worried about the stability of Afghanistan and have expressed those serious concerns. Participants agreed on the need for a strategy of engagement that allows for the stabilization of Afghanistan but also allows for addressing important concerns.
The meeting was about developing a common international approach, not about recognition of the de facto Taliban authorities.Īnd what was important is that we all understand each other’s concerns and limitations, but agreed that it was in everyone’s interest, foremost the Afghans, to work together. The spirit of unity shown in the adoption of the resolution was carried over into the meeting we just had. I have come to Doha to convene a meeting of Special Envoys on Afghanistan for a frank and constructive exchange of views.Īnd I am so pleased that we were able to enter this meeting with the unanimous Security Council resolution 2681 of 27 April calling for full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women and girls in Afghanistan. Let me begin by thanking the Government of Qatar for the exemplary hospitality. Ladies and gentlemen of the press – thank you very much for your presence.
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