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At NATO summit, Ban affirms UN role in Afghanistan, urges ‘enduring’ international commitment

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right), with NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai, at the NATO Summit in Chicago

The UN will continue to support Afghanistan to the maximum of its ability, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told leaders gathered at the NATO meeting in Chicago. NATO

Afghan military personnel train in Kabul

Afghan military personnel train in Kabul. Mr. Ban urged Summit participants not to withdraw support to Afghanistan even as they draw down their military presence there. UNAMA

Schoolgirls in Afghanistan

Schoolgirls in Afghanistan. “Let us commit to do more for women and children, including girls’ education,” the Secretary-General told the NATO forum. IRIN

A woman receives World Food Programme (WFP) vouchers

A woman receives World Food Programme (WFP) vouchers through a United Nations project targeting poor families. WFP/C. McDonough

Opium poppies in Afghanistan

Opium poppies in Afghanistan. The United Nations has been calling for stronger efforts to combat drug production and trafficking. UN/UNODC/Zalmai

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