UN General Assembly
2012

measures. The conduct of major military exercises in that volatile region should be avoided. Afghanistan has been at the centre of the world’s attention for much more than a decade. We believe that the international community is fully committed to assisting the Afghan Government in strengthening its public administration and the National Security Forces. Latvia will continue its involvement in the European Union (EU) and NATO missions in Afghanistan. We also intend to participate in the missions after 2014. In addition, Latvia will provide a financial contribution to the international fund in support of the Afghan National Security Forces. The future of Afghanistan is closely linked to economic development and regional cooperation. We encourage the full engagement of the Central Asian countries in discussions on the region’s future. Afghanistan has the potential to become a regional hub for transportation and transit. Using our experience as an entry point to the Northern Distribution Network, Latvia is already engaged in training Afghan experts in the areas of transportation and anti-drug trafficking. The global economic and financial crisis has