UN General Assembly
2014

the rights of women. Afghanistan has one of the most dynamic media scenes in the region, propelled by the freedom of expression that the Afghan people have enjoyed for more than a decade. We should also underscore the pioneering spirit of our youth, who are behind much of the innovativeness and diversity of thought in academia and in the private sector. The Afghan people appreciate and thank the international community for the vital support that it has given the country to build security, peace and prosperity in Afghanistan. We look forward to continued mutual cooperation with the international community to protect our achievements and ensure the sustainability of a strong partnership. The transfer of security responsibilities from the international forces to the Afghan National Security Forces for the whole of Afghanistan, launched in the summer of 2011, will be achieved by the end of 2014. As we speak, Afghan forces are providing security independently across the country, despite increasing acts of terrorism inside Afghanistan, which are being committed with support from terrorists from beyond