Process of national Afghan reconciliation best way to solid peace - BRICS declaration

UFA, July 9. /TASS/. A broad and inclusive process of national reconciliation with the leading and defining role of Afghanistan is the best way to solid peace, return to stability and restoration of the country, with the United Nations retaining the central role in coordination of the international community’s efforts to settle the situation, according to the final declaration of the BRICS summit in Ufa. BRICS unites Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. "We welcome the completion of the election process in Afghanistan in 2014 and the establishment of the National Unity Government led by President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdullah Abdullah," the declaration said. "We welcome the international community's confirmation of its obligations to Afghanistan that was reflected in the decisions of the London conference held in December 2014," it said. "We believe that a broad and inclusive national reconciliation in Afghanistan which is Afghan-led and Afghan-owned is the surest path to the lasting peace, stability rehabilitation and reconstruction in Afghanistan," the document said. "We call on all parties concerned to participate in the reconciliation, and call on the armed opposition to disarm, accept the Constitution of Afghanistan and cut ties with Al-Qaeda, ISIS [Islamic State] and other terrorist organizations," it said. "We remain concerned about the security in Afghanistan. We reiterate that terrorism and extremism pose a serious threat to the security and stability of Afghanistan, the region and beyond," the document said. "The appearance and rapid growth of influence of the ISIL [Islamic State], as well as visible deterioration of the security situation along the border of Afghanistan are of serious anxiety. We support the efforts made in fighting against terrorism and extremism in Afghanistan," it said. "For that purpose we confirm our readiness and call upon the international community to remain engaged in Afghanistan and fulfill its long-term commitments on civilian and security assistance, including strengthening its security forces’ capability," the declaration said. "Taking into account unprecedented growth in production of narcotic drugs in Afghanistan for the second consecutive year, we call for more active measures to address the drug problem and to discuss it at all relevant international fora. We stand for further strengthening of the Paris Pact as an important interstate framework for fight against the proliferation of opiates originating from Afghanistan," it said. "The UN has a core role to play in the coordination of the international community efforts to settle the situation in Afghanistan," the declaration said. Read more