AGA KHAN PROPOSES CONFERENCE ON ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR AFGHANISTAN DEVELOPMENT - 2006-01-31

Representatives from 70 countries met in London to sign what is being called the Afghanistan Compact. The meeting hosted by Blair and Karzai focuses on reconstruction. Condolezza Rice sitting beside the Aga Khan announced a new $1.2 billion aid package. The Aga Khan's development agencies are major players in the Afghan development process.