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Afghan National Dialogue

Second “National Dialogue” Meeting Held in Hamburg — “Social Justice: The Foundation of Lasting Peace and National Unity”دومین نشست «گفتمان ملی؛ راهی به سوی وحدت ملی، صلح و پیشرفت» در هامبورگ برگزار شدپه هامبورګ کې د ملي مرکې دویمه ناسته ترسره شوه

Date: 2026-07-05Location: Hamburg, Germany

About the event

On Sunday 5 July 2026, Hamburg hosted the second National Dialogue meeting in the city — the thirteenth round of the movement's worldwide series — under the slogan “Social Justice: The Foundation of Lasting Peace and National Unity”, attended by academic, cultural and social figures, civil activists, representatives of organisations and members of the Afghan community in Germany.

The gathering continued the National Dialogue's series of programmes — a popular, independent and inclusive process working to strengthen national dialogue, build consensus among Afghans and identify practical ways to achieve lasting peace, social justice and national unity.

The ceremony opened with a Quran recitation and the national anthem; Khairullah Seraj, head of the Hamburg branch, welcomed participants and presented the programme, after which Khushal Rohi, a member of the National Dialogue's leadership, spoke on its goals, vision and next steps, stressing the importance of participation by all segments of Afghan society in finding national solutions to the country's crises.

Ahmad Mukhtar Naderi then presented a paper entitled “Social Justice: The Foundation of Lasting Peace and National Unity”, examining Afghanistan's historical experience and successful and failed peace processes worldwide, and arguing that lasting peace is impossible without social justice, the rule of law, genuine popular participation, security and national trust.

In the open discussion, participants shared views and proposals on achieving a lasting and just peace; the role of social justice and citizens' fundamental rights; securing women's basic rights, especially education, work and social participation; the importance of national unity and consensus; the role of the refugee and diaspora community in supporting national processes; and ways to strengthen social cohesion, national sovereignty and public participation.

In the final part, the six-month activity report of the Hamburg branch was presented and local officials were elected by participants' votes to lead the committee for the coming year; Khushal Rohi delivered the closing statement and summary, emphasising the continuation of national dialogue, the independence of the process, broader participation of all ethnic groups and communities, respect for human rights and dignity, and joint efforts towards lasting peace, social justice and a future built on national unity, with organisers announcing that the proposals raised will be recorded and used in developing national solutions for Afghanistan's future.

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Second “National Dialogue” Meeting Held in Hamburg — “Social Justice: The Foundation of Lasting Peace and National Unity”
Second “National Dialogue” Meeting Held in Hamburg — “Social Justice: The Foundation of Lasting Peace and National Unity”
Second “National Dialogue” Meeting Held in Hamburg — “Social Justice: The Foundation of Lasting Peace and National Unity”
Second “National Dialogue” Meeting Held in Hamburg — “Social Justice: The Foundation of Lasting Peace and National Unity”
Second “National Dialogue” Meeting Held in Hamburg — “Social Justice: The Foundation of Lasting Peace and National Unity”
Second “National Dialogue” Meeting Held in Hamburg — “Social Justice: The Foundation of Lasting Peace and National Unity”