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2 Nov. 2006

 

Afghanistan reconstruction in focus at NATO meeting

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31/10/06 - NATO
Key international partners discuss Afghan reconstruction and development with ISAF troop contributing Nations
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NATO in Afghanistan
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Joint press point
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  • Video interview with Ambassador Daan W. Everts
    Video interview with Ambassador Chris Alexander

    NATO hosted on 2 November an informal meeting on Afghanistan reconstruction with senior representatives from the UN, EU, World Bank and the Partner countries that contribute forces to NATO’s Afghanistan mission.

    Discussions focused on the importance of continuing and enhancing consultations between the international organisations supporting the Afghan Government.

    After the meeting, the NATO Senior Civilian Representative, Ambassador Daan Everts, the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General, Ambassador Chris Alexander, and World Bank Country Director for Afghanistan, Mr Alastair Mckechnie, participated in a joint press conference.