The EU, its Member States and Norway present in Afghanistan call for the timely conclusion of the investigation of the accusations of gross human rights' abuses allegedly committed by 1st Vice President, General Abdul Rashid Dostum in a fair trial which observes due process of law. There must be no impunity.

The EU and its Member States and Norway urge all Afghans to continue to work together to promote peace, stability and democracy, based on full respect for the rule of law by all citizens, regardless of position or standing in society.