The proposal for the London conference called on participants to 'formulate a joint framework for our transition phase in Afghanistan; i.e., to set our expectations of ownership and the clear view to hand over responsibility step by step to the Afghans, wherever possible.'
Lugar outlines the goals for the London conference regarding Afghan ownership and responsibility.
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