自上次于6月举行的关于联合国阿富汗援助团（联阿援助团）的辩论会（见S/PV.7722）以来，我们目睹了经济部门两大积极事态发展。第一个事态发展是，阿富汗成为世界贸易组织的正式成员。第二个事态发展是，国际货币基金组织批准了给予阿富汗的4500万美元三年展期信贷融资协议。应当强调阿富汗在经济改革方面所取得的成就。阿富汗正力求成为一个以出口为导向的经济体。我们注意到，民族团结政府一直在注重扩大农业生产力。农业是创造就业机会和收入的主要部门。过去几年来，阿富汗一直投资于灌溉和水源管理。日本支持阿富汗探索其农业潜力，作为其实现自力更生的努力的一部分。
Since the previous debate (see S/PV.7722) on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), in June, we have witnessed two major positive developments in the economic sector. The first is that Afghanistan achieved full membership in the World Trade Organization. The second is that the International Monetary Fund approved a $45 million three-year extended credit facility agreement for Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s achievements on economic reform deserve to be highlighted. Afghanistan is striving to become an export-oriented economy, and we note that the National Unity Government has been focusing on expanding agricultural productivity. Agriculture is a key sector for generating jobs and income, and over the The situation in Afghanistan 14/09/2016 past few years, Afghanistan has invested in irrigation and water management. Japan supports Afghanistan in exploring its agricultural potential as part of its efforts towards self-reliance.