A/RES/59/112 A-B Welcoming the determination of the Afghan authorities to plan and carry out without delay parliamentary and local elections, scheduled for the spring of 2005, Deeply concerned about the continued increase in the cultivation, production of and trafficking in narcotic drugs in Afghanistan, which is undermining stability and security as well as the political and economic reconstruction of Afghanistan and which has dangerous repercussions in the region and far beyond, and commending in this context the reaffirmed commitment of the Government of Afghanistan to rid the country of this pernicious production and trade, including by decisive law enforcement measures, Recognizing that the social and economic development of Afghanistan, specifically the development of gainful and sustainable livelihoods in the formal productive sector, is an important condition for the successful implementation of the comprehensive Afghan national drug control strategy and depends to a large extent on enhanced international cooperation with the Government of Afghanistan, Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General 5 and the recommendations 1. contained therein; 2. Congratulates the democratically elected Head of State of Afghanistan, the newly appointed Government of Afghanistan and millions of Afghan voters, who have participated in the first popular election of their Head of State; Stresses the importance of the provision of sufficient security for the 3. holding of credible parliamentary elections, and to this end calls upon Member States to contribute personnel, equipment and other resources to the International Security Assistance Force, thus assisting in securing the conduct of free and fair elections, including through the progressive establishment of provincial reconstruction teams in other parts of Afghanistan, and to coordinate closely with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the Government of Afghanistan; Welcomes the progress made since the commencement of the 4. disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process in October 2003, including extensive demobilization and heavy weapons cantonment, and stresses the importance of addressing the issues of irregular militias and ammunition stockpiles and the need to substantially complete the process in a comprehensive manner throughout the country in accordance with the Bonn Agreement3 in order to create an environment more conducive to the conduct of free and fair parliamentary elections; Also welcomes the development of the new professional Afghan national 5. army and Afghan national police and the progress made in the creation of a fair and effective justice system as important steps towards the goal of strengthening Afghan government authority, providing security, ensuring the rule of law and eliminating corruption throughout the country, and urges the international community to continue to support the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan in these areas in a coordinated manner; Calls upon the Government of Afghanistan, with the assistance of the 6. international community, including through the Operation Enduring Freedom coalition and the Assistance Force, in accordance with their respective designated _______________ 5 A/59/581-S/2004/925. 3