Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani support Independent Election Commission adopting UN proposal

HeadlinesAbdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani support Independent Election Commission adopting UN proposal

Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani support Independent Election Commission adopting UN proposalKABUL, Afghanistan: Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani have expressed their support for Independent Election Commission (IEC).

Afghan Presidential candidates, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah and Dr. Ashraf Ghani, support the IEC adopting the UN proposal for a regulatory decision covering criteria for recounts and invalidations of ballots as part of the ongoing comprehensive audit of the country’s Presidential election run-off, says a press statement of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).

   

The United Nations had presented its proposal to the IEC on 24 July in the context of the technical agreement reached by the two Presidential candidates, which asked the UN to propose the manner for the supervision of the audit.

Both candidates indicated to the United Nations that they had their own respective concerns with the proposal, but were prepared to proceed with it as a good faith effort based on international best practice to bridge their positions.

Dr. Abdullah and Dr. Ghani expressed their shared view that it was in the national interest to finalise the regulatory framework of the audit.

The United Nations welcomes the statesmanship shown by the candidates in coming to this difficult decision as well as the sincere engagement by their technical teams in the preparation of the UN proposal. Based on this support from the two parties and recognising the legal mandate of the IEC, the UN now encourages the IEC Board to rapidly meet and adopt the necessary regulatory decisions so that the next stage of the audit can commence.

Must read

Recent News

President stresses need to further strengthen Pak-UK trade & economic ties

0
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan and the United Kingdom enjoy cordial relations, rooted in history and shared legacy, which...

President Zardari for developing Pakistan’s Gems and Jewellery Sector

0
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for focusing on the development of the Gems and Jewellery Sector of the Country, saying that...

PM Shahbaz Sharif visits Naval Headquarters

0
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif along with the Federal Ministers visited the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad.Upon arrival, the prime minister was welcomed...

Envoy Albert Khorev proposes export of Halal meat from Pakistan to Russia

0
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev engaged in discussions with the Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, aiming to enhance...

Interbank Dollar Rate Today in Pakistan – 28 March 2024

0
Interbank Exchange Rates in Pakistan The Interbank Closing Exchange Rate in Pakistan has been issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for March 28,...
Advertisement