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In the name of Allah, the most merciful, the most compassionate
The Kabul International Conference on Afghanistan represents a turning point in my country’s transition
to an era of Afghan-led peace, justice, and more equitable development. Expanding the day-to-day
choices and capabilities of the Afghan people, and ensuring their fundamental rights, remain the
cornerstones of my Government’s approach to peacebuilding and comprehensive recovery. In spite of
remarkable progress over the course of nearly a decade – particularly in the areas of health coverage,
improved access to education, better infrastructure, as well as institutional governance and human
capacity development – Afghanistan continues to face obstacles towards continued progress, including
the need to improve regional and trade relations and introduce timely governance reforms.
To overcome these challenges, I am pleased to present the Afghanistan National Development Strategy
Prioritization and Implementation Plan. With the introduction of National Priority Programs, this
ambitious action plan symbolizes my Government’s renewed commitment to a secure, prosperous, and
democratic future. It also marks an important step in the Kabul Process; a final transition through
increased international alignment behind national priorities towards our common goal of full Afghan
ownership, responsibility, and sovereignty.
I am heartened by my new leadership team, organized around clusters of associated ministries, which has
demonstrated convincingly that teamwork can effectively engage our partners in Parliament, civil society,
and the private sector; facilitate tough policy choices and rigorous program development; and emphasize
results to benefit ordinary Afghan citizens. We will continue to value the tremendous sacrifices of our
international friends. Finally, I thank all of our Afghan and international partners – across and beyond
Government – for their valued contributions in the preparation of this shared action plan.
Hamid Karzai
President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
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