UN Security Council
2009

International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in assisting the Afghan Government to improve the security situation and welcoming the cooperation of the Afghan Government with ISAF, Recognizing once again the interconnected nature of the challenges in Afghanistan, reaffirming that sustainable progress on security, governance and development, as well as the cross-cutting issue of counter-narcotics is mutually reinforcing and welcoming the continuing efforts of the Afghan Government and the international community to address these challenges through a comprehensive approach, Stressing in this context the need for further efforts by the Afghan Government to fight corruption, promote transparency and increase its accountability, Stressing the central and impartial role that the United Nations continues to play in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan by leading the efforts of the international community, noting, in this context, the synergies in the objectives of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and of ISAF, and 09-55019 (E) *0955019* S/RES/1890 (2009) stressing the need for strengthened cooperation, coordination and mutual support, taking due account of their respective designated responsibilities,