Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Enhanced Integrated Framework ...

threats, is well advanced. The Second Phase isto transition from coalition-led, to an Afghanledand NATO-supported security operation.Although much of the security burden remainswith our coalition allies, there has been progressin combined Afghan/Coalition operations,and in independent ANA security operations.Phase Three will encompass efforts tofurther improve professionalism, discipline andoperational cohesiveness and the ANA willconduct independent operations and lead thefight. ISAF will move to a supporting role. Atthe end of this final phase, a capacity to defendthe country will have been established, and thepartnership with allies will become one ofnormalized defense relations.SOUND ADMINISTRATION,JUSTICE AND JUDICIALSYSTEMEstablishing a transparent and accountable judicialadministration is a key in achieving durablestability in the country. The Governmentis committed to strengthening the justice system,incuding the Supreme Court, AttorneyGeneral´s Office, Chief Prosecution Department,Ministry of Justice, and military courts inthe capital and provinces. Priority programs ofthe Government include appointing professionalcadres, coordinating law enforcementand justice sector development programs toestablish a prosperous, stable, and a just societybased on democratic values and internationalstandards. An effective legal administrationthat ensures the rule of law is important forpeople to have faith in their government. TheGovernment is implementing programs tostrengthen and support reform in the Ministryof Justice, the Supreme Court, and the AttorneyGeneral’s Office.RELATIONS WITHNIEGHBORS ANDINTERNATIONAL ALLIESAfghanistan’s security is closely linked withinternational developments. The country borderswith six countries and inevitably has economicand political interests with these countriesthat are related. The Government seeks tocooperate with its neighbors by strengtheningregional security linkages with intelligencesharing to tackle cross-border infiltration, terrorismand narcotics trafficking.The Government will make every effort to ensureregional stability, security and prosperityfor itself and for neighboring countries. TheKabul Declaration on Peaceful Coexistence andGood Neighborliness was signed in 1381(2002). It obliges Afghanistan and its neighborsto respect each others’ territorial integrity, establishfriendly relations and cooperation, andensure non-interference in each other’s internalaffairs. All of the Government’s efforts tomaintain security and accelerate social andeconomic development will not work withoutsome degree of cooperation and support fromAfghanistan’s neighbors. A secure Afghanistanin a stable region is in the best interest of entireworld. The Government will work with theinternational community and neighboringcountries for an effective diplomatic solution tosecurity challenges. This will require: (i) concerteddiplomatic pressure against the safe havensenjoyed by terrorist groups outside of Afghanistan’sborders; (ii) coordinated and effectivemeasures for strengthening border andcross-border security; (iii) support for the programsagreed in recent regional economic cooperationconferences; and (iv) a furtherstrengthening of the Tri-partite Commission todialogue with Pakistan on substantial issues.CONCLUSIONThe Government is fully committed to successfully:(i) implementing an integrated and comprehensivenational security policy and strategy;(ii) building a robust security sector reformprogram; (iii) strengthening synergies betweencivil and military operations; (iv) increasing therole of security forces in counter-narcotics activities;and (v) strengthening the civilian componentsof security entities. While internationalassistance is vitally necessary at the presenttime, the Government is planning andlooking forward to taking on an increasingshare of the responsibility for security in Afghanistan.Security 59