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Convinced also that a political consolidation aimed at the adoption of a
pluralistic and democratic constitution and the establishment of a broad-based,
multi-ethnic, fully representative and gender-sensitive government, which respects
the rule of law, the human rights of all Afghans and the international obligations of
Afghanistan and is committed to peace with all countries, can lead to durable peace
and reconciliation,
Recognizing the urgent need for the creation of an effective and ethnically
balanced Afghan national army, Ministry of Defence and national police force, and
acknowledging the importance of the first steps taken in this regard by the
Transitional Administration,
Reiterating that a fair and effective justice system that respects international
norms and standards, including by ensuring the accountability of perpetrators of
violations of human rights, remains of high importance,
Encouraging the Transitional Administration to consider initiating a process of
national reconciliation,
Taking note of the positive developments in Afghanistan in the past two years,
in particular the return of a large number of refugees and internally displaced
persons, the increased Afghan ownership as illustrated by the progress in
implementing education and health programmes, the development of a
comprehensive national budget, the introduction of the new currency, the
publication of a draft text for a constitution, the beginning of the disarmament,
demobilization and reintegration process and the reforms thus far in the security
sector, and stressing that these processes should be expedited and carried through to
completion,
Expressing its appreciation and strong support for the ongoing efforts of the
Secretary-General, his Special Representative for Afghanistan and the staff of the
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan to promote peace and stability in
Afghanistan, stressing in particular in this regard the highly valuable role that the
current Special Representative of the Secretary-General has played throughout the
ongoing process,
Reiterating that the United Nations must continue to play its central and
impartial role in the international efforts to assist the Afghan people in consolidating
peace in Afghanistan and rebuilding their country and its institutions, as well as in
efforts to provide humanitarian assistance, provide for rehabilitation and
reconstruction and national capacity-building and facilitate the orderly return of
refugees,
Recognizing the need for continued strong international commitment to
humanitarian assistance and for programmes, under the ownership of the
Transitional Administration, of rehabilitation and reconstruction, and noting that
visible progress in this regard can further enhance the authority of the Transitional
Administration and greatly contribute to the peace process,
Commending the international efforts to help the Transitional Administration
to provide a secure environment in Afghanistan, and stressing the need for a
coordinated approach across all parts of the security sector and the importance of a
national army and police force that are ethnically balanced, professional and
accountable to legitimate civilian authorities,
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