DUSHANBE, 28.11.2018. /NIAT “Khovar”/. On November 27, 2018 the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin during his working visit to Geneva to participate at the International Conference on Afghanistan took part at the side-event of the European Union and the Asian Development Bank entitled “Regional Infrastructure and Development”.

According to the Tajik MFA Information Department, during the event, the Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized the efforts of the Republic of Tajikistan to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan and stressed the transit potential of the neighboring country and the need to use it and strengthen regional measures in this direction.

The goal of the conference is to show the solidarity of the international community with the Afghan people and the government in their efforts for peace and prosperity; and for the Afghan government to renew its commitment to development and reform. This is a crucial moment for the government and international community to demonstrate progress and commitment, and maintain the momentum for elections and opportunities for peace.

The conference will also be an opportunity to emphasise the importance of the development and reform agenda and the need to advance it as a constructive contribution to peace and security. This particular conference will also be crucial in measuring results against the $15.2 billion committed by the international community for Afghanistan in 2016.

The Geneva Conference on Afghanistan will be held between two pledging conferences: the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan (2016) and the next pledging conference expected to be held in 2020.