UN General Assembly
2013

contribution to the process of preparing for the 10-year comprehensive review of the implementation of the Almaty Programme of Action. Effective regional cooperation can provide considerable support to the establishment of a new global partnership for achieving sustainable development. In our region, the development of multidimensional cooperation depends in many respects on strengthening peace and stability in Afghanistan. We support the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan and the international community to address the challenges of the transition period, reconciliation and post- conflict rehabilitation in Afghanistan. We believe that socioeconomic development is the key to achieving lasting peace in that country. International aid to Afghanistan should be, above all, aimed at promoting a full economic recovery, further strengthening the social sphere and generating new jobs. The borders with Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries should be considered the front line in combating drug-trafficking and, in that regard, efforts with respect to their logistical strengthening and the prompt creation of a modern and effective Afghan border police presence should be stepped up. There is an urgent need for Afghanistan to be fully included