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US Secretary of State Kerry to Travel to Belgium & Meet Afghan President Ghani
Afghanistan Conference October 4 to 6
- 10/02/2016, 12:44 Time
- Responsible Author: Rahma Sophia RACHDI | Paris, Washington DC
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Secretary Kerry will lead the United States delegation at the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan. At the Conference, he will join representatives from over 70 other international donors to reaffirm our collective support for Afghanistan´s development and self-reliance.
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Brussels, Belgium, from October 4-5, 2016.----------------------------------------
Secretary Kerry will lead the United States delegation at the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan. At the Conference, he will join representatives from over 70 other international donors to reaffirm our collective support for Afghanistan´s development and self-reliance. He also will meet with Afghan President Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah to discuss our continuing support for Afghanistan and to encourage continued progress in economic development, good governance, anti-corruption, and human rights including women´s rights. While in Brussels, the Secretary will deliver a speech on the transatlantic relationship on October 4 hosted by the German Marshall Fund. Source Mark C. Toner Deputy Department Spokesperson
ABOUT THE AFGHANISTAN CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN BRUSSELS ON OCTOBER 5-------------------------------
On 5 October, the European Union and the government of Afghanistan will co-host the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan. This conference will gather up to 70 countries and 20 international organizations and agencies. It will provide a platform for the government of Afghanistan to set out its vision and track record on reform. For the international community, it will be the opportunity to signal sustained political and financial support to Afghan peace, state-building and development.
Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, High Representative Federica Mogherini and Neven Mimica, European Commissioner for Development Cooperation, will represent the European Union. President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdullah Abdullah will represent Afghanistan. Source EU
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