29. Mr. Robert G. HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress is being made towards a solution of the conflict in Afghanistan.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe United Nations, in line with the United Nations Secretary-General's peace proposals of 21 185W May continues to play a key role in seeking a political solution. The United Nations is hoping to convene a meeting of representatives of all significant Afghan opinion in the near future to discuss the establishment of a transitional administration.
The United States and Soviet Governments have agreed to end their supply of arms to all sides in the conflict by 1 January 1992. Furthermore, a mujaheddin delegation recently reached a substantial measure of agreement with Soviet leaders on principles regarding transitional arrangements within Afghanistan and the return of prisoners.
All these developments represent encouraging progress towards a resolution of the conflict in Afghanistan.