Introduced by German UN Ambassador Peter Wittig earlier Thursday, the resolution highlights the interconnected nature of the challenges facing Afghanistan -- particularly the nexus between the drug trade and criminal groups.

The resolution reiterates the urgent need to tackle these challenges, including "the increased violent criminal and terrorist activities by illegal armed groups and those involved in the narcotics trade, and the development of Afghan government institutions."

The resolution "calls upon all member states to further intensify their efforts to reduce the demand for drugs in their respective countries and globally in order to contribute to the sustainability of the elimination of illicit cultivation in Afghanistan."

Adopted by the 192-member General Assembly, the resolution "emphasizes the central and impartial role of the United Nations in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan."

In addition, the new document also stressed "the leading role of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in seeking to further improve the coherence and coordination of international civilian efforts, guided by the principle of reinforcing Afghan ownership and leadership."

The UNAMA is an integrated mission, focused on supporting political affairs, and development and humanitarian issues in Afghanistan. The mission currently has around 1,500 staff members in the country -- 80 percent of whom are Afghan nationals.

Meanwhile, the General Assembly resolution stressed the importance of strengthening security and noted "that the responsibility for providing security and law and order throughout the country resides with the government of Afghanistan supported by the international community."