The United Nations (UN) Security Council on Monday unanimously renewed the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for one year, until June 17, 2027.
Resolution 2822 requests the UN secretary-general to conduct a strategic review of UNAMA and issue a written report on the results to the council by March 31, 2027.
The review aims to support the effective implementation of UNAMA's mandate, improve structural coherence, eliminate duplication, and strengthen coordination across UN activities in Afghanistan. It will also address any challenges that may directly impede the mission's capacity to deliver on elements of its mandate.
The resolution demonstrates firm support for the work of UNAMA, said Fu Cong, China's Permanent Representative to UN.
The resolution maintains and strengthens UNAMA's core mandate, including coordinating international assistance, conducting political good offices, and promoting the protection of human rights while streamlining outdated or redundant mandates as necessary, said Fu.
"This will help the UNAMA focus on its core mandates, better respond to the situation in Afghanistan, and address the concerns of the international community," said Fu.
Fu said that Afghanistan's economic and humanitarian situation remains a concern and the international community, traditional donors in particular, should scale up assistance to help the country tackle the humanitarian crisis, resettle returning refugees and boost economic recovery.
He also called on relevant countries to unfreeze the assets of Afghanistan's central bank as soon as possible and lift illegal unilateral sanctions against Afghanistan, so as to foster favorable conditions for the country's reconstruction and development.
Fu said that the resolution also reflects the international community's expectation for Afghanistan to integrate into the international community and the UNAMA should continue to act as a bridge to facilitate engagement and dialogue between the international community and the Afghan government.
UN Security Council renews Afghanistan mission mandate
