Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 6211th meeting, 29 October 2009, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The situation in Afghanistan"]

Expresses its strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in Kabul on 28 Oct. 2009; expresses its strong support for the Secretary-General, his Special Representative and all UN personnel in fulfilling their difficult but important tasks, further expresses solidarity with UN staff on the ground, and commends the determination of the UN not to be deterred by the tragic incident and to carry on its mission in Afghanistan; and stresses the need to ensure security of UN staff and its support to this end.

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