UN chief requests SCO cooperation on Afghanistan

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Xinhuanet
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Wang Xinjuan
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2021-09-18 09:04:45

UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday asked for cooperation from the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in support of Afghanistan.

Troubling developments in Afghanistan are causing profound political, economic, security and humanitarian challenges, he told an SCO summit held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, in a video message.

"The United Nations is committed to deliver for the Afghan people," he said. "We look forward to working with all of you to support the Afghan people."

The situation in Afghanistan is rapidly evolving and unpredictable. But it is clear that the Afghan people want extreme poverty to be eradicated, jobs to become available, health and education services to be restored, and their lives and basic rights and freedoms to be protected. They want their country free of insecurity and terror, he said.

Across the board, solidarity is needed now more than ever. Transnational threats, such as the climate crisis and COVID-19, demand coordinated and creative solutions. The work of regional organizations such as the SCO is critical to addressing the shared challenges and ensuring an equitable recovery, said Guterres.

"I am proud that our collaboration is growing stronger every day. Our partnership is advancing peace, stability and sustainable development in Central Asia, expanding opportunities for women and promoting the role of young people. Let us continue to build on those vital efforts," he said.

 

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