Long-term support needed

EVEN THOUGH THE CONFERENCE ON AFGHANISTAN held in Bonn, Germany on Monday did succeed in securing international commitments on long-term support for the Asian country, uncertainties abound and may hinder the international community's efforts to deliver on their promises.

The Bonn conference was aimed at outlining a stable future for the country and addressing the transfer of security responsibilities to Afghan forces after the drawdown of NATO combat forces.

The gathering of more than 100 nations and international organizations has achieved a symbolic result in shoring up the political will of the international community to support the war-torn country in the long run.