On the evening of Thursday, 14 August, the Ambassador of Afghanistan delivered an official lecture at the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) in Melbourne.

Attended by around 90 diplomats, academics, researchers and media representatives, Ambassador Wahidullah Waissi provided an analytical overview of developments over the past four years, offering a detailed assessment of the factors shaping the current situation in Afghanistan, its implications for the international system, and possible pathways for a return to stability. He also presented a set of practical, policy-oriented recommendations for the Australian Government and other relevant actors aimed at strengthening accountability, supporting legitimate processes and preventing Afghanistan’s further isolation.

Held under Chatham House rules, the event was considered one of the most well-attended dialogue-based sessions of the Institute and received particular appreciation from participants for the quality and depth of its content.