Afghanistan cannot be a burden on the international community and it has to become an asset. — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
At the end of any peace deal, the decision-maker will be the government of Afghanistan. — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
We need to get a stable Afghanistan that can ensure the security of Americans, Europeans, and others on the one hand, but… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
Afghanistan's geographical location gives it the opportunity to become one of the biggest transit routes in the region. It can connect Southern,… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
Economics taught in most of the elite universities are practically useless in my context. My country [Afghanistan] is dominated by drug economy… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
Afghanistan fortunately is one of the richest countries in terms of water, mineral resources, location and human capital. — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
Peace cannot come without the government of Afghanistan speaking directly to the Taliban or the Taliban talking directly to us. — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
When we get peace in Afghanistan, we'll go to New Zealand to learn best practices for raising sheep. We'll go to Switzerland… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
Afghanistan has the capacity to become an industrialized country because of its mining and agriculture sectors. We can also create jobs for… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
What is common among all of these groups [Taliban, Islamic State etc.] is the intent to destroy. The majority of terrorists who… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
We [Afghanistan] are constantly dealing with situations in which we must ensure that provinces or major cities do not fall into enemy… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
We [Afghanistan government] were in the process of cleaning up the government when these attacks happened in the north - not only… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
Peace is our goal, but peace from strength, an enduring peace that will bring regional cooperation. What we have emphasized and agreed… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
Sovereignty of Afghanistan must be accepted categorically by Pakistan so that we can move forward. — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
My central objective is, turn Afghanistan's location into a greater asset. Central Asia is becoming Afghanistan's major trading partner. The vision of… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
Middle Eastern Muslim countries are not only important for Afghanistan due to common culture and faith, but also because of economic benefits. — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
The bureaucratic culture that we [Afghanistan] have inherited is an obstacle. Hierarchies may be extremely efficient for dealing with certain events, but… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
We could form a government of national unity fighting corruption. The ordinary Afghan is sick and tired of it, because it's she or he… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
People are easily shocked when their routine is disrupted and their ease of travel is restricted. We are dealing with a complete new face… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
We are organized by territories, whereas terrorists are organized into networks. States are very slow and terrorists are extremely fast. Intelligence sharing needs to… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
At the end of any peace deal, the decision-maker will be the government of Afghanistan. — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
Afghanistan cannot be a burden on the international community and it has to become an asset. — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
Mecca and Medinah is a very special place in the hearts of every Muslim but particularly for every Afghan. — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
By terrorising the people, the Taliban have sown deep doubts about the government. — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
President Trump is engaging and if you get your points across then he asks you questions. — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
You know, America has profoundly shaped me, and I have two American children and unbelievably rich friendships so it will always be a source… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
What is common among all of these groups [Taliban, Islamic State etc.] is the intent to destroy. The majority of terrorists who come to… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
![“Economics taught in most of the elite universities are practically useless in my context. My country [Afghanistan] is dominated by drug economy and a mafia; textbook economics does not work in my context.” quote by Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/240/ashraf-ghani-4964_afghanistan_economics-taught-in-most-of-the-elite-un_2008494.jpg)
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![“We [Afghanistan] are constantly dealing with situations in which we must ensure that provinces or major cities do not fall into enemy hands. People need to understand that we don't have an air force and the forces that we do have used to get air support from NATO, which is no longer available. Our…” quote by Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0e7/ashraf-ghani-4964_afghanistan_we-afghanistan-are-constantly-dealing-wi_797351.jpg)
![“We [Afghanistan government] were in the process of cleaning up the government when these attacks happened in the north - not only in Kunduz, but also in other provinces. Our special forces are limited - we cannot be everywhere at the same time and we had to defend every district regardless of how…” quote by Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/951/ashraf-ghani-4964_afghanistan_we-afghanistan-government-were-in-the-pr_1777130.jpg)
![“The bureaucratic culture that we [Afghanistan] have inherited is an obstacle. Hierarchies may be extremely efficient for dealing with certain events, but they are not quick in responding to global, flexible networks.” quote by Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8c9/ashraf-ghani-4964_afghanistan_the-bureaucratic-culture-that-we-afghani_2863342.jpg)
