UN General Assembly
2014

in Afghanistan, as well as the threats of terrorism, extremism and drug trafficking emanating from that country. As in the past, problems related to illegal drug- trafficking as a direct consequence of the situation in Afghanistan are among the most severe in the entire region. We are especially alarmed by the continuing strong link between terrorism and illegal Afghan drugs, which undermine the achievements in Afghanistan’s security situation and its ability to ensure law and order throughout the country. In this regard, it is necessary to pool efforts with the United Nations to promote security and stability in Afghanistan. In order to effectively curb these threats, we call for a more proactive international contribution, in order to strengthen the capacity of regional law-enforcement agencies and to promote regional cooperation. We attach particular importance to the Istanbul Process as an important dialogue in improving regional cooperation on Afghan issues. We count on the active participation of all parties in achieving practical results. We hope that the establishment of the new Government of Afghanistan by Mr. Ashraf Ghani and