The Hague conference was held on March 3, 2009 based on the initiative of the Government of the Netherlands. The conference was hosted by the Government of Netherlands and co-chaired by the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Netherlands and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan.
The conference agreed on the urgent need for a clear direction for provision of strengthened support to the people of Afghanistan, for enhanced security, improved life conditions and protection of their democratic and human rights. The U.S Government unveiled a new strategy, which committed additional funds and troops for Afghanistan, and a renewed focus on targeting al Qaeda militants on the Afghanistan/Pakistan border. In this conference the GoIRA presented a new policy to promote reconciliation with the Taliban. Overall, the conference participants agreed to pursue the following priority for promotion of good governance and stronger institutions in Afghanistan; generation of economic growth; strengthening security and enhancing regional cooperation.
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