KABUL - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Staffan de Mistura, issues a Message for the Afghan New Year.

Nowruz is a very important moment of festivity that has been celebrated for 2,500 years.

And it is a sign of hope for peace which Afghans need.

We hope that this year will bring peace and also progress.

We will be with if you want us to be with you.

The United Nations and all its staff wish all Afghans a very happy Nowruz.

Nawe Kall Mubarak Sha, Nowruze tan Mubarak.