An international conference on Afghanistan in London concluded Thursday with a commitment to support “full Afghan ownership” of its security situation and to reintegrate Taliban insurgents willing to renounce violence.
High-level representatives from more than 60 countries are attending a conference in London focusing on the security and reconstruction of Afghanistan. FRANCE 24’s Leela Jacinto follows the behind-the-scenes action.
The highly anticipated London conference on Afghanistan got underway on Thursday with Afghan President Hamid Karzai saying that the future of the nation depends on enabling Afghans themselves to take control.
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