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Government of AfghanistanMinisters of the Afghan Transitional Authority (ATA) were appointed by President Karzai following the conclusion of the Loya Jirga. The ATA replaced the Afghan Interim Authority (AIA). In accordance with the Bonn Agreement, the ATA organised a Constitutional Loya Jirga in late 2003 to pave the way for the election of an Afghan government by early 2004. Different commissions have been established to facilitate these processes, including the Constitutional and the Constitutional Drafting Commissions. During 2002 the AIA and ATA established a range of institutions, such as the Afghan Assistance Co-ordination Authority (AACA) and the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC). Major effort was invested in the development of a National Development Framework and a National Development Budget, and lately the presentation of the report 'Securing Afghanistan's Future: Accomplishments and the Strategic Path Forward'. The establishment of a National Army and plans for the disarming of the different military groups is high on the ATA agenda. These goals have, however, proved difficult to pursue in the present fragile political environment. Internationally, the ATA has attempted to maintain a neutral position and to establish good relations with neighbouring countries as well as international powers. An official declaration of neutrality and Afghanistan's joining the Economic Co-operation Organisation are attempts to formalise and normalise relations and stability within the region. Documents:
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