Monday, June 16, 2008

Summary of U.S. Assistance: International Conference in Support of Afghanistan
"The United States renewed its support for Afghanistan today, June 12, by pledging $10.2 billion for security and reconstruction assistance at the International Conference in Support of Afghanistan. This includes $3.1 billion in assistance appropriated in fiscal year 2008 (part of a total of more than $26 billion in U.S. assistance appropriated for Afghanistan since 2001) and an additional $7.1 billion in assistance for Afghanistan in fiscal years 2008 and 2009. The $7.1 billion is subject to Congressional approval. The United States is the leading donor to Afghanistan and has committed increasing amounts of security, reconstruction, governance, and humanitarian assistance since 2001."

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