Press release

Agreement to form a Government of National Unity in Afghanistan

Downing Street has issued a statement welcoming the signing of an agreement to form a Government of National Unity in Afghanistan.

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The UK welcomes the agreement between Dr Abdullah Abdullah and Dr Ashraf Ghani to form a Government of National Unity. This will bring to an end a period of uncertainty and enable a peaceful and democratic transfer of power.

The UK remains committed to supporting Afghanistan. We look forward to working with the new government to help the Afghan people realise the prosperous and peaceful future they deserve.

Published 21 September 2014