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UN linked financial aid to electoral reforms, welcomed Afghan-led peace talks
The top United Nations envoy in Afghanistan, Nicholas Haysom met with Afghanistan’s Chief Executive, Abdullah Abdullah to discuss reforms in electoral system.
Haysom has warned that inclusive electoral reforms are prerequisite for financial and technical assistance of the UN to any future elections of Afghanistan.
The UN official welcomed the direct talks held between Afghan government and Taliban representatives in Islamabad, last week, saying that the UNAMA supports the latest peace negotiations and it urges the parties to take the next steps toward a reconciliation and peace process.
Haysom shared UN Security Council decision with CEO Abdullah that Afghan government, donor countries and UNAMA should assess the role of United Nations in Afghanistan.
Abdullah thanked the UN’s cooperation with the people of Afghanistan and also expressed his view about his latest trips to northern and southern provinces and provided Haysom the information about security situation in the country.
