Afghanistan seeks UN assistance over coming decade to complete its transformation --- 27 September 2013 – Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmai Rassoul voiced the hope before the United Nations General Assembly today that the world body would match its support to his country over the past violence-riven decade with similar backing for what he called the “transformation decade” ahead. --- “The UN has been a reliable partner in helping us come this far,” he told the Assembly’s annual; General Debate. “As we prepare to embark upon the Transformation Decade, we expect the organization to continue its support through a renewed approach that reinforces Afghanistan's leadership and ownership.” - UN.org