Press Release: Afghanistan: Commission continues to deliver on its reconstruction pledge

As part of its € 400 million package to Afghanistan for 2003-04, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Sixth Reconstruction Programme with a total budget of € 34 million on 1 October 2004. The purpose of the Programme is to enhance the living conditions of the ordinary Afghan population, with a particular focus on rural poverty and restoration of farming activities. This Programme will continue to contribute to the restoration of political stability and stronger public administration, promote respect for the rule of law and human rights, especially those of women, and alleviate poverty by improving levels of economic activity. The Programme underlines the Commission's continuing commitment to the rebuilding of Afghanistan, as the country approaches its landmark Presidential election, to be held on 9 October 2004.

European External Action Service: Afghanistan http://eeas.europa.eu/afghanistan/index_en.htm

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