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Article: European Commission Completes Euro 1 Billion Pledge to Afghanistan.
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- November 30, 2006
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the European Commission completes the over euro 1 billion pledge to support the reconstruction and development process in Afghanistan. "In 2002 the European Commission promised to be a steadfast partner for Afghanistan," said European Commissioner for External Relations Benita Ferrero-Waldner. "Today we have kept our promise in full, and ahead of schedule. As one of the largest development donors to the Afghan reconstruction efforts, we have provided a swift response to the new government's most immediate budget needs, supporting the public administration and security sector reform."
The two final commitments made ...