nthecaseofAfghanistan,Timor-Lestewouldalsoliketocallfortherespectoftherightsofwomen’srightandtherightsofAfghanpeopleandforeignerswhowishtoleavethecountry.

WearealsoconcernedabouttheincreasingoftensionandconflictinMyanmarandAfghanistan,whichresultedinthelossoflives,deteriorationofhumanrightsandlossofsheltersandhinderaccesstobasicservices.Timor-Lestecallsuponallpartiesinvolved,tosolvetheirdivergencesthroughdialoguesandreconciliationtoreachapeacefulandpermanentsolutions

The Afghan crisis has claimed the lives of tens of thousands of innocent people and triggered the flow of millions of refugees as well as the collapse of the state and social system. This is a clear testimony to the tragic consequences caused by the open use of armed forces against a sovereign state, interference in their internal affairs and occupation of foreign troops.

Weurge all parties involved to ensure peace, security, and stability so that the Afghan people can live in dignity and enjoy their fundamental rights and freedom.We also urge Afghanistan to engage with the international community on the basis ofthe principles of the UN Charter and norms of international law.

wish to address the plight of the people of Afghanistan given the immense humanitarian tragedy that has been unfolding in the country in the last few weeks

n afghanistan syria libya yemen and in other hot spots all external actors have to show an understanding of the cultural and civilizational specifics of society rejecting politician politicization of humanitarian assistance and assisting the creation of broadly representative bodies of authority that would involve all major ethnic religious and political forces of the relevant countries

talk of europe's strategic autonomy that has intensified after the us's hasty withdrawal from afghanistan the chaotic nature of this withdrawal is further demonstration of the rules upon which the west is going to build its world order we are convinced that it is time to draw lessons from the dangerous repercussions of policy aimed at undermining the u.n centric architecture that was shaped in the aftermath of world war ii and has repeatedly proven a reliable insurance against disastrous scenarios in the face of global challenges the world

The fall of Kabul marks a turning point. We achieved our goal of defeating those who wrought horrendous terror on this city twenty years ago. But despite immense endeavour and investment, we were not able in two decades to establish a self-sustaining political order in Afghanistan. My country also shares responsibility. And we have an ongoing responsibility, particularly towards the many Afghans who had hoped for a more peaceful, free and democratic future.

I would like to express my appreciation for the commitment of our international humanitarian partners. They are providing life-saving assistance. In Afghanistan. And in the many other places.

The current situation is disturbing. For the long-suffering people of Afghanistan. For the women and children. And for the international community.

we call up on the Taliban movement and all p arties, for the need to exercise utmost self-restraint, in order to p revent bloodshed, p rovide full p rotection to civilians,adhere to international obligations and laws, and to p reserve the security and stability of the country, as well as the gains of the friendly Afghani p eople

We may be a small nation, but we have made outsized contributions to international security, fighting alongside our allies against terrorism and organized crime around the globe. We did so in Afghanistan where 32 brave soldiers gave their lives, and numerous others were injured, for the cause of peace and freedom

Adestabilized,chaotic Afghanistanwillagain becomea safe haven for internationalterrorists-the reason why the US came to Afghanistan in the first place.

If we neglect Afghanistan right now,according to the UNhalf the people of Afghanistanare already vulnerable,and by next year almost 90% of the people in Afghanistan will go below the poverty line. There is a hugehumanitarian crisis looming ahead. And this will have serious repercussionsnot justfor theneighboursof Afghanistanbut everywhere.

From this platform, Iwant them all to know,the country that suffered the most, apart from Afghanistan, was Pakistan, when we joined the US War on Terror after 9/11.

La situation en Afghanistan nous interpelle également. Je tiens à renouveler le soutien de mon pays, au peuple afghan //dans cette phase cruciale de sa destinée

They are the ones which give individuals freedom and the capacity to live up to their potential: Rationalism, rule of law, equality, human rights and liberal democracy.

the values that the Free World fought and stood for in Afghanistan and for which we stand and fight for in so many other places around the world continue to be the right ones

Some gleefully describe Afghanistan as a failure of the West. As a proof of the inevitable decline of our democratic system of governance. As a breakdown of our values. And it is true that Afghanistan holds many bitter lessons. Lessons we need to take to heart.

here can be no blank checks for the Taliban! Fundamental rights and freedoms, in particular for women and girls, are simply non-negotiable! We have to do everything to prevent Afghanistan from turning into a black hole with the capacity to destabilise the whole region. And we have to drive home the message to the Taliban that the world’s eyes are on them. We don’t want Afghanistan to turn into an incubator or a safe haven for international terrorism and extremism.

e cannot turn our back on the people of Afghanistan! The consequences would be felt, above all, by the millions of women and girls, human rights defenders and minorities who face an uncertain future. We have to remain engaged and we have to offer the urgently needed humanitarian aid.

After 20 years of engagement, it seems that we are now back at square one. It seems that much of the social, political and economic progress is slipping through our fingers like sand.

he Czech Republic strongly condemns the use of violence and intimidationagainst protesters, journalists and human rights defenders. We are particularly concerned by actions of the Taliban directed against women and girls.

he UNremains a key actoron the ground. The Taliban must ensure an unhindered and safe access to the entire territoryofthe country for all humanitarian and UN staff, including all female staff.

The turbulent situation in Afghanistanposes a major challenge. It is now important to join forces to avert a humanitarian catastrophe; to continue our fight against terrorism and organized crime; and to prevent forced displacement and illegal migration.

We have decided to use resources previously earmarked for training Afghan security and defence forces for humanitarian purposes

Italy is at the forefront in the responseto the humanitarian crisis, for the benefit of the most fragile groups in Afghanistan and of those Afghans who have left -or will leave -the country. Weare also ready to intervene in support of neighbouring countries affected by refugee outflows

The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is certainlythe most pressing and shared concern, not least because of the approaching winter season.According to the World Food Programme, one inthree people in the country is exposed to food insecurity.

AsG20Presidency, we have made available the G20 platform, which is broad and inclusive by nature. Wehavepromoted a meeting of MinistersofForeignAffairs, in preparation for the extraordinary summit, which will focus on issues of humanitarian aid, security and human rights

The composition of the new Afghangovernmentdoes not meet the expectations of the international communityfor a government that is inclusive and representative of the country's diverse ethnic, social and religious components

The international community must standunited in demanding that all Afghan citizens can live in dignity, peace and security; that the protection of vulnerable groups is ensured;that women preservetheir fundamental rights, first of all the right to education.

In the past year, important issues affectingpeace and security have resurfaced.The main one is Afghanistan, wherewe facethe risk of a social and civil catastrophe.We must prevent the country from becomingonce again a threat for international security.I refer in particular to the presence of groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and Daeshon Afghan territory

The United Nations cannot ignorethe lessons learned inAfghanistan. It took two decades of occupation,a toll of thousands of deadly casualties, 10 million displaced and billions of dollars in costs –which turn into profits forthe military-industrial complex–to reach the conclusion that terrorism cannot be prevented or fought with bombs; that occupation only leads to destruction and that no country has the right to impose its will on sovereign nations. Afghanistan is not an isolated case. It became obvious that wherever the United States intervenes, instability, death and hardships increase, leaving behind long-lasting scars.

We will judge the Taliban by their actions, not but by their words. The composition of the interim government is discouraging.

And we are alarmed and saddened by recent developments in Afghanistan. In the past two decades, Afghans have seen a significant progress in the human rights situation. Health care systems have been improved and millions of children have received an education. These hard-won gainsmust be protected. We are now particularly concerned about the rights of women and girls, and peoplebelonging to religious, ethnic, sexual and gender minorities.

We must place the rights and freedoms of thousands of women and girls at the forefrontof our priorities, because no society that allows only half of its population to move forward,and purposelykeeps the other halfbehind, is sustainable.

And I would also like to call attention to the plight of the almost 10 million Afghanchildren whose survivaldepends on humanitarian aid, as UNICEF has reminded us

As regards Afghanistan, we will have to learn to work within this new situation—andespecially with its neighboring countries—to address the humanitarian crisis andprevent greater destabilization in the region. We must not lower our guard before thethreat of terrorism, which already struck a harsh blow during the evacuation missions. Afghanistan cannotbe allowedtobecome anew refuge for terrorists

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he acute humanitarian situation should be our first priority. UN agencies and other humanitarian actors must have immediate, safe and unhindered humanitarian access.Kazakhstan has provided a temporary relocation for UNAMA and other UN offices for Afghanistan. We are ready to providea logistical platform for humanitarian aid into Afghanistan, as well as to contribute our fair share.

Turning to Afghanistan, we endorse the UN Security Council’s call for the establishment, through negotiations, of a new Government that is inclusive and representative.

I will focus today first and foremost on the triple threatwe face together: COVID-19 recovery; the Climate crisis; and the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

La sociedad afgana está enfrentando momentos muy difíciles. Pero las mujeres de Afganistán están en una situación particularmente peligrosa: Hoy, ahora, en estos precisos momentos, han vuelto al poder aquellos que en un pasado reciente quisieron prohibirles la educación, imponerles matrimonios forzados, garantizar la impunidad a los culpables de abusos sexuales en su contra y negarles sus libertades y derechos humanos. Aquellos que consideran que el mundo de las mujeres debe ser uno de sumisión y resignación. La agresión a las mujeres en Afganistán es una agresión a todas las mujeres del mundo. Y no podemos, las Naciones Unidas no pueden, sabiéndolo, quedarse de brazos cruzados, paralizadas por restricciones burocráticas o divisiones políticas en el Consejo de Seguridad. Debemos trabajar unidos para protegerlas y restituir sus plenas libertades y derechos. La causa de las mujeres de Afganistán es una causa de toda la humanidad.

The recent situatión in Afghanistan serves as a stark reminder óf the crucial róle that the UN plays in advancing peace and human rights. Cóming December, the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial will be hósted in Kórea.Tó ensure safer and móre effective óperatión óf UN peacekeeping missións, Kórea will make use óf this óppórtunity tó encóurage clóser cóóperatión in the internatiónal cómmunity. Fór the UN’s initiatives in cónflict preventión and peacebuilding, Kórea tóó will increase its fair share óf cóntributión. Kórea will make a bid fór a seat as a nón-permanent member óf the UN Security Cóuncil fór the cóming 2024-2025 term, and tó build sustainable peace and thriving future generatións, it stands ready tó play an active part.I lóók fórward tó yóur cóóperatión and suppórt in this regard

AsanEU Member State Bulgaria supportsEU’s commitment to work with international partners on durable solutions for Afghan refugeesand address the needs of countries hosting large numbers of them.As a sign of solidarity,we took a decision to receive up to 70 Afghan citizens who have worked for Bulgaria, EU orNATO missions,and their families.Bulgaria shares the view that a continued humanitarian engagementin Afghanistan is essential to respond tothe unfolding humanitarian crisis fueled by the conflict, thesevere drought and COVID-19pandemic

We share the grave concern over the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistanafter the Taliban takeover, threatening to jeopardize the political, economic, and social achievements by that country over the past 20 years. The risk to the stability andsecurity extends to the whole region and far beyond. Bulgaria condemned the attacks near the International Airport in Kabul on 26August2021. The attacks, claimed by Islamic State in Khorasan Province, resulted in the death and injuries of over 300 civilians, including women and children, and military personnel. Terrorismin all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.All States must combat terrorism through concerted multilateral efforts, and by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law

New tragedies in Afghanistan are now unfolding before our eyes.Taking into account the latest developments, we are especially concerned about the security of Afghan women and girls.38.The rights of women and girlswill be high on our agenda as Latvia serves as the Vice-Chair on theBureau oftheUN Commission on the Status of Women for the next two sessions.

The collapse of Afghanistan’sGovernment is a major setback. After 20 years of our engagement and investments, it is hard not to come away discouraged.We will certainlyassessthe lessons from ourAfghan experience.But the key question today is how should we deal with the Taliban? Maintaining a pragmatic approach will not be easy, as we rightfully call upon those in power to respect the most fundamental rightsof theirpeople.Security will remain fragile, as risksof aregional spillovercannot be ruled out. We arealso concerned Afghanistan may once again becomeabreeding ground for terrorism.Croatia has decided to financially supportUN OCHA’sefforts in providinghumanitarian support to the Afghan people

The COVID-19 pandemic is a historic testfor our generation. How we respondtoday, both individually and collectively, will greatly shape the world of generations to come.Croatia is pleased to have been able to co-coordinate,with Afghanistan, the resolutiononthe“Comprehensive and coordinated response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic”, which not only set the stagefor ourrecovery, but also for building back better.The resolution also recognizes the value of an integrated “One Health approach”.By better understanding the health relatedinterlinkages of humans, animalsand our ecosystem, we stand a better chance at tacklingantimicrobial resistance, as well as preventingand containinganother major zoonotic disease outbreak.I think we all share in the aspirationsofa comprehensive, multi-sectoral engagement instrengtheningnational, regional and global capacities, as well as society’s overall resilience to a future pandemic.

Fifth, in a polarised world, it is more important than ever to return todialogue. Switzerland's International Geneva traditionally provides a neutral platform for discussion. Earlier this year, one of the events it hosted wasthe Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF), which resulted in the appointment of a Unified Executive Authority –a first for the country since 2014 –which is tasked with preparing national elections. Switzerland is very concerned about the plight of the Afghan population. It welcomes the humanitarian conference on Afghanistan convened by the Secretary-General last week in Geneva. Switzerlandis also working hardto promote international law, including humanitarian law, in order to avoid conflicts or reduce their effects. Switzerland is proud to have prepared its report on the implementation of international humanitarian law. I call on all UN member states to do the same. Such reports enable states to assesstheir good practices and the challenges to befaced

4It is not only us and the neighboring states,but also the whole worldare interested in the establishment of peace and tranquility in this country.Therefore, we are always doing our best to help the Afghan people.We have recently opened the Uzbek-Afghan border and resumed the supply of basic-needs and oil products, as well as electricity to this country.During these challenging times, it is impossible to isolate Afghanistan and leave it within the range of its problems.As it is well known, last year, from this high rostrum, we proposed to establish a permanent UNCommittee on Afghanistan.The influence and voice of the United Nations on Afghanistan must be heard louder than ever

Нельзя не отметить нашу озабоченность в связи с последними событиями в Афганистане. Мы можем предоставить пятистам молодым афганцам возможность обучения в наших университетах, а также оказать гуманитарную помощь нуждающимся гражданам, в первую очередь, этническим кыргызам Малого и Большого Памира Афганистана. Сучетом проходящей эвакуации учреждений ООН из Афганистана, Кыргызстан предлагает временно разместить их в Бишкеке.В этой связи обращаюсь к Генеральному секретарю ООН принять во внимание наше предложение.

We want to ensure the safety of the people, the protection and realization of the rights of women and girls. And that steps are taken to form an inclusive and representative government for the people.