Kabul – Deputy Foreign Minister, Mr. Naseer Ahmad Andisha met with the Deputy Minister of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia, Mr. Ric Lawson Wells.
At the beginning, Mr. Andisha talked regarding the importance of the Sixth Regional Economic Cooperation Conference for Afghanistan (RECCA-VI) and thanked the Australian delegation for attending this conference.
Mr. Andisha recalled the sacrifices of the Australian soldiers during the last years of assuring security in Afghanistan and added: “Australia has been one of the important countries in supporting Afghanistan during the last years and the Australian military forces’ contribution in assuring security in Afghanistan as well as Australia’s role in equipping Afghan defense and security forces have been significant.”
Later on, Mr. Wells called the holding of REECA-VI a positive step towards sustainable development and regional integrity and stated his country’s support in RECCA-VI programs.
He added: “Australia will remain committed towards the promised long term support, especially during the transformation decade and will continue to support Afghanistan in combating terrorism which is a common threat to the world.”
During this meeting, both sides talked thoroughly about strengthening bilateral relations, including the continuance of long term cooperation according to the strategic framework, signed by the both countries.