Afghanistan — Historical Events Description

On 31 March 2009, an international conference on Afghanistan was held in The Hague, Netherlands, bringing together representatives from 73 countries, the United Nations and the Afghan government to discuss the country’s future in a regional context. The conference aimed to strengthen coordination among donors, regional neighbours, and Afghan authorities and to outline a comprehensive strategy for stability, development and governance. It followed earlier meetings including one in Moscow on 27 March and signalled international commitment to Afghanistan’s recovery after decades of conflict. Attendees discussed security, institution-building, economic reconstruction and the role of regional actors in shaping Afghanistan’s trajectory. The conference underscored the global stakes in Afghanistan’s stability and the need for multilateral engagement. While pledges were made, observers noted the gap between long-term ambition and immediate implementation on the ground.