Delivered by Mrs. Nurjehan Mawani, Diplomatic Representative of His Highness the Aga Khan to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Honorable Co-Chairs
Excellencies
On behalf of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), allow me to extend my sincere appreciation to the Government of Pakistan for hosting the Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process (HoA-IP) and for the gracious hospitality extended to us. AKDN is honoured to participate in this important regional initiative.
AKDN is a long-standing partner to the peoples and Government of Afghanistan, to the peoples and Government of Pakistan, and indeed to the peoples and governments of the region. We are honored to be a supporting organization of the HoA-IP since its inception in 2011.
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*Header image: The Vanj Bridge joins six bridges constructed by AKDN over the Pyanj river linking Tajikistan and Afghanistan, the latest two built with support from the German Government through the PATRIP Foundation. Photo: AKDN
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