KABUL - The Delhi Policy Group (DPG) in a new report has said that regional nations must accelerate efforts to improve the balance of trade with Afghanistan and help the country bolster its military capabilities.
In a new report issued under the title 'The Troubling Transformations in Afghanistan' the DPG has assessed Afghanistan's security, political and economic transformations and the overall gains made by the country in various spheres such as politics, economy, security and its trade balance with the region.
In the report, the DPG has advocated for extended regional cooperation to Afghanistan. The DPG illustrates that the regional nations do not have an option except help Afghanistan to improve its security which also has an impact on regional and international stability.
A gathering of delegates from Afghanistan, regional countries and director general of the DPG was held at the Afghan center of strategic studies where the participants discussed the overall challenges facing the nation. They also tabled their recommendations they believe will help Afghanistan to address these issues and their settlements.
Dr. Radha Kumar, Director General, Delhi Policy Group said that in the report, they have studied Afghanistan's security, political, economic and regional cooperation for the country.
"One of the recommendations therefore that is made is that regional countries must improve their balance of trade with Afghanistan, in almost every case except that of India, the balance of trade is heavily against Afghanistan," Kumar said.
She called on regional and ultra regional countries to help Afghanistan's military, adding that regional cooperation to Afghan national unity government is a need.
"The region has specific demands from Afghanistan, but there should be a distinction of what are the demands of Afghanistan from the region. The regional countries should avoid the perception that the roots of entire problems are in Afghanistan. We must improve our cooperation and boost confidence building measures," head of Afghanistan Center of Strategic Studies, Dawoud Muradian said.
The Delhi Policy Group expressed optimism over the increasing number of regional summits in Afghanistan and believes that a stable Afghanistan can leverage international peace and security. (Tolonews)