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<p>The UK is committed to supporting the Afghan Government's delivery of free and
fair presidential elections in 2019. We are contributing up to £16.5 million to the
presidential, district and provincial elections. We work alongside other donor countries,
the UN and Afghanistan's Election Management Bodies to ensure that lessons are learned
following 2018's parliamentary elections, and that relevant reforms are rapidly implemented.</p><p>We
view elections as vital for Afghanistan's long-term stability and democratic future.
In our discussions with the Afghan Government, and with other relevant individuals,
groups and institutions in Afghanistan, we continue to emphasise the need to make
rapid decisions on key operational issues and meet agreed timelines. This is to help
ensure credible, fair and timely elections in 2019.</p>
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