Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the UN in New York

President Karzai and PM Gilani Urge Greater Cooperation for Regional Stability

Afghan Mission NY — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:03:31 +0000

President Hamid Karzai during his visit to Pakistan said none of the two neighbors can be stable without peace in the other. President Karzai made the remarks at a joint press conference following talks with Pakistan PM, Yousuf Reza Gilani. The President said, “We in Afghanistan are fully aware and recognize that without Pakistan and without [...]

Afghanistan and Pakistan Pledge Cooperation

Afghan Mission NY — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:29:29 +0000

President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan met with Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani here on Thursday in a show of public friendship, with both leaders stressing that stability for their countries hinged on mutual cooperation. Earlier on Thursday, Mr. Karzai — who is making his first visit to Pakistan since his re-election last year — met with [...]

Afghan Delegation Participates in Panel Discussion on Afghan Women in Peacebuilding

Afghan Mission NY — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:32:19 +0000

H.E. Dr. Husn Banu Ghazanfar, Acting Minister of Women’s Affairs, and H.E. Dr. Zahir Tanin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations, today participated in a panel on “Women’s Participation in Peacebuilding,” hosted jointly by the Afghan Mission, UNICEF and UNIFEM. In addition to Minister Ghazanfar and Ambassador Tanin, the panel included [...]

commemorative meeting of the fifteenth anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Women

Afghan Mission NY — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:02:37 +0000

Statement by HE Dr. Zahir Tanin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations Chairman of Asian Group for the month of March on behalf of Asian Group to the commemorative meeting of the fifteenth anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Women

Afghanistan Donates Funds to Emergency Relief Response Fund

Afghan Mission NY — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:07:55 +0000

Ambassador Zahir Tanin, Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the United Nations, met Wednesday with Ambassador Leo Mérorès, Permanent Representative of Haiti to the United Nations. Ambassador Tanin expressed the sympathy and solidarity of the government and people of Afghanistan, as well as the personal sympathy of President Karzai, with the government [...]

Communiqué – Afghan Leadership, Regional Cooperation, International Partnership

Afghan Mission NY — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:21:46 +0000

The conference takes place today in London at Lancaster House. [tab: TEXT] 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, [...]

Afghan president gains regional support at Istanbul summit

Afghan Mission NY — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:53:41 +0000

As the Afghan government drafts ‘Plan T,’ a full-fledged reintegration plan for moderate Taliban insurgents, regional leaders convene in Istanbul to grant their support to the efforts. ‘The Taliban who are not part of terrorist networks or al-Qaeda are the sons of the Afghan soil. They are thousands and they must be reintegrated,’ says Karzai The [...]

Turkey Hosts Succession of Afghanistan Summits ahead of London

Afghan Mission NY — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:57:21 +0000

President Karzai met with the presidents of Turkey and Pakistan in Istanbul on Monday in the fourth trilateral summit to discuss security matters and plans to reach out to some Taliban insurgents. The trilateral summit comes ahead of a regional summit in Istanbul on 26 January and an international conference in London on Thursday. On [...]

Biography of Dr.Zalmi.Rassoul Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Afghan Mission NY — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:33:48 +0000

In January 2010 Dr. Zalmai Rassoul received the confidence vote of the Afghan National Assembly to serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Prior to his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Zalmai Rassoul served as National Security Advisor of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan since June 2002. As [...]

The Unluckiest Country

Afghan Mission NY — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:18:59 +0000

The second-oldest republic in the Western Hemisphere has been wracked by coups, dictators, and foreign interventions throughout nearly its entire history. But you don’t have to agree with Pat Robertson to agree that even by Haitian standards, the last few decades have been particularly tragic. The Duvalier Dictatorship Years: 1957-1986 The catastrophe: After a period of instability in [...]

Ambassador Tanin is Guest of Honor at New York City Bar Association

Afghan Mission NY — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:01:14 +0000

Welcomed warmly as guest of honor at the New York City Bar Association, Ambassador Tanin addressed some 40 legal experts of the European Affairs and International Law Committees, Tuesday January 12th. Speaking on strengthening the rule of law in Afghanistan, H.E. Tanin stressed the importance of establishing security in Afghanistan as a pre-requisite. He further [...]

Security Council Debate on the Situation in Afghanistan

Afghan Mission NY — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:17:52 +0000

Statement by H.E. Dr. Zahir Tanin Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the UN at the Security Council Debate on the Situation in Afghanistan Mr. President, I would like to first congratulate you for assuming the Presidency of this Council for the month of January, and thank you for convening this first debate of the New Year. I would [...]

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL BRIEFING TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON AFGHANISTAN

Afghan Mission NY — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:09:57 +0000

Mr. President, Excellencies, Let me begin by offering my warmest greetings for the New Year. I hope and trust that it will bring greater peace and serenity, both in the public and private affairs of peoples and nations around the world. Mr. President, I welcome the new members of the Council, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Lebanon, Nigeria and Gabon. I wish [...]

Statement of Ambassador Kai Eide, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Afghanistan, to the Security Council

Afghan Mission NY — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:48:16 +0000

Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, Members of the Security Council: Allow me first to express my deep gratitude to the Secretary-General for his generous words and strong support. These very days, nine years ago, the UN undertook its post-Taliban engagement in Afghanistan. Together, we have achieved much, notably in the fields of education, health and building of state [...]

Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) High-Level Conference

Afghan Mission NY — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:14:56 +0000

Statement by Mr. Enayet Madani, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) High-Level Conference Mr. President, It is a matter of great pleasure for me to speak on behalf of Dr. Zahir Tanin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations in this important humanitarian High-level Conference in support of OCHA [...]

Afghanistan Welcomes the New U.S. Strategy

Afghan Mission NY — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:14:37 +0000

Arg. Presidential Palace, Kabul – The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan welcomes the new U.S. strategy, announced by President Barack Obama on December 1, 2009, in view of the following: Protecting the lives and properties of the people; Supporting the peace and [...]

Remarks by the President in Address to the Nation on the Way Forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Afghan Mission NY — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:52:02 +0000

Eisenhower Hall Theatre, United States Military Academy at West Point, West Point, New York 8:01 P.M. EST [tab: Statement] THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. To the United States Corps of Cadets, to the men and women of our Armed Services, and to my fellow Americans: I want to speak to you tonight about our effort in [...]

President Karzai’s Inauguration Speech

Afghan Mission NY — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:38:09 +0000

In the name of God, the most merciful, the most compassionate Your Excellency, Mr. Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; Distinguished guests; Your Excellencies Speakers of both Houses of the Parliament; Your Excellency Chief Justice; Members of the National Assembly; Distinguished Jihadi Leaders, Tribal Elders and Respected Ulemma; Members of the Diplomatic Corp; Members of the Press; Members of the Cabinet; Ladies and [...]

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

Afghan Mission NY — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:27:39 +0000

Statement of H.E. Dr. Zahir Tanin Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the UN At the Security Council Open debate On the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict Mr. President, At the outset, let me congratulate you for assuming the Presidency of this Council for the month of November. I would also like to thank you for convening and chairing [...]

UN declares Afghan election credible

Afghan Mission NY — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:41:40 +0000

UNITED NATIONS – The UN General Assembly declared on Monday that Afghanistan’s presidential election was both credible and sound, despite allegations of widespread fraud that led critics to question the vote’s legitimacy. In a unanimously adopted resolution, the 192-nation assembly also urged the government of re-elected Afghan President Hamid Karzai to press ahead with “strengthening of [...]