3rd CDP-G conference on Afghanistan wraps up

The 3rd CDP-G National Dialogue Conference on Afghanistan which was held over two days in the Turkish city of Antalya with the presence of dozens of political, civil, human rights activists and journalists from inside and outside Afghanistan ended on Wednesday.

The dialogue covered sovereignty, legitimacy, inclusive constitution, macroeconomic issues, civil society, and the role of contemporary political forces.

At the conference, the representatives of 14 civil society institutions agreed to establish the Afghanistan Civil Society Complex in order to coordinate civil activities inside and outside Afghanistan.

“Unfortunately, issues were raised in this meeting that both war and peace were discussed. It was better to talk about peace and not war,” said Ismail Gharni, a political expert.

Meanwhile, some of the participants stressed the need for dialogue and interaction with the Islamic Emirate and said that problems should be solved through the formulation of the law.

A number of women’s rights activists also attended the conference and emphasized the need for meaningful presence of women in politics and society.

“We need the real representatives of the Afghan people to be present in such meetings that are held; those who present the real picture of the current conditions of the people, especially the deprivations of girls to the world,” said Adila Zamani, a women’s rights activist.

However, the IEA has called this conference “unofficial”.