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In his opening remarks at the UNGA 81 High-Level Side Event on “Women, Peace, Justice and National Reconciliation in Afghanistan,” Chargé d’Affaires Naseer Ahmad Faiq emphasized that Afghan women must be recognized as political stakeholders and leaders, not only as victims. He called for an inclusive, Afghan-led political process grounded in justice, accountability, meaningful participation, and national reconciliation.

Five years after the Taliban’s return to power, Afghanistan continues to face deep political, humanitarian, human rights, and security challenges. In his statement to the UN Security Council, Naseer Ahmad Faiq called for principled international engagement, protection of the rights of women and girls, accountability, and a genuine Afghan-led political process.

He stressed that “control of territory is not political legitimacy” and that Afghans must be participants—not spectators—in determining their country’s future.