UN Security Council
2020

drugs from, and its support for the fight against illicit production and tr afficking of drugs from, and chemical precursors to, Afghanistan, acknowledging that illicit proceeds of the drug trafficking significantly contribute to the financial resources of the Taliban and its associates, and recognizing the threats that the Taliba n, illegal armed groups and criminals involved in narcotics trade, and illicit exploitation of natural resources, continue to pose to the security and stability of Afghanistan, Urging an immediate reduction in violence leading to a ceasefire to create an environment conducive to peace negotiations, Reiterating the need to ensure that the present sanctions regime contributes effectively to ongoing efforts to advance reconciliation to bring about peace, stability, and security in Afghanistan, including the importance of the sanctions review in full accordance with resolution 2513, Welcoming efforts by the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban in facilitating intra-Afghan negotiations in Doha, Qatar, on 12 September 2020, and encouraging the parties to make rapid progress on a permanent and comprehensive 20-17451 (E) *2017451* S/RES/2557 (2020)