Participants in the two-day meeting of Afghan political figures and activists in Islamabad in a statement called for the conference to become a constructive and continuing process, as it entered its second day Tuesday.
The conference, titled “Toward Unity and Trust,” has brought together Afghan political figures and civil society activists. On the first day, participants outlined six demands aimed at shaping the country’s future and fostering cooperation among factions.
Their proposals included creating a political platform in the region to coordinate among different Afghan groups, as well as using political, military and civil tools to respond to Afghanistan’s current situation. They also stressed the need to build trust with neighboring countries, including Pakistan, by addressing past mistakes.
The participants said any future system in Afghanistan should be inclusive, based on the will of the people, and grounded in a widely accepted constitution.
They further urged regional and international actors to provide protections under international and humanitarian law and to halt the forced deportation of Afghan refugees, especially those who fled to Pakistan after 2021.
The conference is hosted by the South Asian Strategic Stability Institute (SASSI) and the Women for Afghanistan Organization.
