Afghanistan
His Excellency Ashraf Ghani
Statement Summary
ASHRAF GHANI, President of Afghanistan, said his country sits at the heart of untapped potential, peace and prosperity, but is also a victim of turmoil. The COVID?19 pandemic exposed the world＊s vulnerabilities as violence and warfare have evolved, he noted, adding that the world is in the middle of a fifth wave of global terrorism. Other drivers of turmoil include drought, famine and deepening inequality, he said, emphasizing the urgent need for a ceasefire in Afghanistan and calling on the General Assembly to help achieve a peace there. A democratically stable and prosperous Afghanistan would be an example of how collective will can overcome even the most serious challenges, he said.
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