When I first raised the issue of the so-called Islamic State at the Munich Security Conference in February, speaking about its economy,… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
The commitment to civil liberty is going to be reasserted strongly. But the concept of liberty is under attack, and our definition… — 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
I want to differentiate between stability and security: Stability comes from the hearts of people and acceptance of the judicial system. Security… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
We don't have warlords. We have strongmen. They control provinces with military forces. These men at one time controlled territory; they have… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
The Americans made the decision out of principle to buy Russian equipment for us because our pilots and mechanics were trained on… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
My immediate priorities are peace and stability. I want to differentiate between stability and security: Stability comes from the hearts of people… — 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