Foreign Secretary statement ahead of Afghanistan election
The Foreign Secretary has commented on Afghanistan's presidential election which is taking place on Saturday 28 September.
27 September 2019
The UK is urging all groups in Afghanistan to work together for a credible and transparent election, to follow due process, and respect the rule of law and the independence of the electoral authorities.
The Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:
"The UK strongly supports Afghanistan's democratic process and urges all groups to follow due process for a credible and transparent election."
"I hope that we see a peaceful election and I urge all parties to stop violence against civilians."
"Everyone must be able to exercise the right to participate in the process free from intimidation."
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