This conference is of special importance for the stability in region. Instead of trying to dominate the globe, the United States should wield its influence in a “concert of powers,” including China, India, Russia, Britain, France and Germany and this is a good platform.
International Afghanistan Conference Begins in India
By Cihan News Agency
Saturday, November 18, 2006
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Turkish State Minister Besir Atalay on Saturday attended Second Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan on Saturday in New Delhi.
Minister Atalay said that Turkey focused on projects which had immediate effects and benefits for Afghans. Atalay said that the friendship between Turkey and Afghanistan had historical backgrounds.
Delegations from 20 different countries will take part in the two-day conference, in which issues such as energy and security problems will be discussed.
The first conference, hosted by Britain and Afghanistan, was held in Kabul in December last year.