On 24 November, His Highness reaffirmed his enduring commitment to a peaceful and pluralistic Afghanistan. In a statement delivered at the virtually held 2020 Afghanistan Conference, His Highness noted that as the country entered into a new period of transition, it would need the contribution of all of its people to address their common challenges: rising poverty, climate disruption, an unforgiving pandemic. "It will need all their talents to build an inclusive future with more opportunities, requiring more education, more knowledge, more private initiative. In these endeavors, AKDN is, and will remain, a steadfast partner, said His Highness, emphasizing that AKDN will maintain the breadth of its work in all sectors from education, healthcare and cultural restoration, as well as in economic development.

Speaking in Dar es Salaam at the climax of the World Prematurity Day, CEO of the Aga Khan Hospital, Sisawo Konteh, said that it was time now for the government, health stakeholders and donors to think about a strong system to support the babies. He said that ensuring the survival of preterm babies and their mothers requires sustained and significant financial and practical support. "Prematurity is the leading cause of newborn deaths and the second-leading cause of death after pneumonia in children under the age of 5. Let us change the future for millions of babies born too soon, for their mothers and families."