Just Released Video: His Highness the Aga Khan addresses the 2014 London Conference on Afghanistan

As a longstanding partner, including as one of the largest private employers and contributors to the Exchequer, AKDN’s investments and development objectives follow an integrated, multi-sector approach.

We have established long-term institutions in the region, including schools and hospitals, banking institutions, leisure facilities, and telecommunications.

We are pleased to announce further innovations, including in cross-border hydropower, mobile banking, tele-medicine, and support to small and medium enterprises to serve even the most marginalised populations..

… It is equally important to ensure that the rich pluralism of Islam within Afghanistan is respected, and sustained for the peace and serenity of all Afghans, as is necessary today throughout the Muslim world.

Let me finish by saying that the priorities identified by the government will require sustained commitment and new mechanisms to create a meritocratic civil society.

AKDN will most certainly contribute with its variegated resources.

Published by UK Department for International Development, on Jan 12, 2015

The London Conference on Afghanistan took place on 4 December 2014, co-hosted by the governments of the UK and Afghanistan.

Associated events took place during the afternoon and evening of Wednesday 3 December.

The Conference provided a platform for the government of Afghanistan to set out its vision for reform and for the international community to demonstrate enduring solidarity and support for Afghanistan.

Watch videos of the speakers at the conference

Read His Highness the Aga Khan’s complete addresses at AKDN Statement at the London Conference on Afghanistan – 4 December 2014 (Speech)

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