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United Nations

/RES/2189 (2014)

Distr.: General

12 December 2014

Security Council

Resolution 2189 (2014)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 7338th meeting, on

12 December 2014

The Security Council,

Reaffirming

its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial

integrity and national unity of Afghanistan,

Recognizing

Afghanistan’s gains since the fall of the Taliban in 2001, in

particular on democracy, governance, institution building, economic development

and human rights,

Condemning

the ongoing violent and terrorist activities by the Taliban,

Al-Qaida and other violent and extremist groups, illegal armed groups, criminals

and those involved in the production, trafficking or trade of illicit drugs,

Reaffirming

the importance of sustainable progress on security, development,

human rights, in particular for women and children, democracy, governance, the

fight against corruption, economic development, taking all appropriate measures to

ensure the protection of civilians, and of addressing the cross -cutting issue of

counter-narcotics,

Underscoring

the importance of continued international support for

Afghanistan, and in this regard,

welcoming

and

emphasizing

the importance of

regional cooperation on Afghanistan, as well as the process by which Afghanistan

and its regional and international partners are entering into long-term strategic

partnership and other agreements, aimed at achieving a peaceful, stable and

prosperous Afghanistan,

Emphasizing

the important role that the United Nations continues to play in

support of Afghanistan’s full assumption of leadership and ownership in the areas of

security, governance and development,

welcoming,

in this regard, the continued role

the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, and

noting

that the

Secretary-General reports to the Security Council every three months on

developments in Afghanistan,

Acknowledging

the contribution of Afghanistan’s partners to peace and

security in Afghanistan,

Welcoming

the increased capacities and capabilities of the Afghan National

Defence and Security Forces,

looking forward

to the completion of security

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transition at the end of 2014, after which Afghan authorities will assume full

responsibility for security,

noting

the conclusion of the International Security and

Assistance Force (ISAF) at the end of 2014, and

underscoring

the importance of

sustained international support to continue building the capacities and capabilities of

the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces,

Taking note

of the Secretary-General’s letter of 28 November 2014

(S/2014/856) transmitting the final report on ISAF operations in Afghanistan,

Underlining

the significance of the Lisbon, Bonn and Chicago Declarations on

Afghanistan which stressed the long-term commitment, beyond 2014, to lasting

peace, security and stability in Afghanistan,

Underlining

the significance of the NATO Wales Summit Declaration on

Afghanistan of 5 September 2014, which outlined the role of NATO and

contributing partners in supporting lasting peace, security and stabi lity in

Afghanistan beyond 2014, including the non-combat Resolute Support Mission to

train, advise, and assist the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces, the

contribution to the financial sustainment of the Afghan National Defence and

Security Forces, and the long-term NATO-Afghanistan Enduring Partnership,

Noting

the signing of the Security and Defence Cooperation Agreement

between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

(Bilateral Security Agreement) on 30 September 2014, and

welcoming

the signing of

the Status of Forces Agreement between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and

NATO on 30 September 2014 and as ratified by the Parliament of Afghanistan on

27 November 2014,

Noting

that the bilateral agreement between NATO and Afghanistan and the

invitation of the Government of Afghanistan to NATO to establish Resolute Support

Mission provide a sound legal basis for Resolute Support Mission,

Underscores

the importance of continued international support for the

stabilization of the situation in Afghanistan and of further enhancing the capabilities

and capacities of the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces in order for them

to maintain security and stability throughout the country, and in this regard,

welcomes

the agreement between NATO and Afghanistan to establish the post -2014

non-combat Resolute Support Mission, which will train, advise and assist the

Afghan National Defence and Security Forces at the invitation of the Islamic

Republic of Afghanistan;

Looks forward

to the leadership of Resolute Support Mission working

with the Government of Afghanistan and in close coordination and cooperation,

where relevant, with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the

Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan;

Welcomes

the commitment of the international community to continue

providing substantial support to the Afghan Government and people, and

notes

this regard the long-term NATO-Afghanistan Enduring Partnership, Afghanistan’s

bilateral Strategic Partnership Agreements and other bilateral agreements with other

countries;

Affirms

its readiness to revisit this resolution in the context of the

Council’s consideration of the situation in Afghanistan.

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