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Ghani draws up 3-phase peace roadmap
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani presented his new three-phase peace roadmap to a number of high-ranking Afghan officials on Tuesday, the Presidential Palace (ARG) said.
The Presidential Palace, however, stated that Ghani’s full presentation would be shared on Wednesday evening.
According to a document seen by Ariana News, Ghani’s roadmap – from an unending war towards a just and lasting peace proposal includes three phases, a political agreement; a peace government; and peace building, state-building, and market-building.
In the first phase, Ghani proposed a political settlement, an internationally monitored ceasefire, a regional and international guarantee of peace as well as continued counter-terrorism efforts, and the convening of a Loya Jirga to approve the agreement.
The second phase will be to hold a presidential election and establish a “government of peace” and implement arrangements to move towards a new political system.
The third phase will involve building a “constitutional framework, security, reintegration of refugees and considering government priorities” for Afghanistan’s development.
“Putting an end to the 42-year conflict is the main goal, not a peace that is the beginning of another war,” Ghani said while presenting his roadmap.
Meanwhile, Ghani slammed the Taliban for not announcing a ceasefire, stating that the group is afraid of declaring a truce.
“They (Taliban) are afraid of a ceasefire for nothing, they think they would be rejected by the society if they agree on a ceasefire,” Ghani said.
Ghani, meanwhile, stated: “On behalf of this (Afghan) society, I pledge to conduct the political negotiations as a national and Islamic commitment.”
