At the end of any peace deal, the decision-maker will be the government of Afghanistan. — Ashraf Ghani Afghanistan 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… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
The youth are hurt. Our majority are youth, under 30. They have no hope. They don't get jobs. — Ashraf Ghani Hope Copy Share Image
I went to Pakistan; I engaged in peace. If a hand extended is not shaken, what are you supposed to do? — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
President Obama called me on his last day in office and said the only person who never asked him for anything was… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
Crisis for others is a source of despair. For me, it's an opportunity to bring reform. — Ashraf Ghani Crisis Copy Share Image
We must focus on our biggest enemy, poverty. There is no single-state solution to it, and that is a noble goal. — Ashraf Ghani Enemy Copy Share Image
Every global leader that I have seen has at least agreed on one point: I do have the world's most difficult job.… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
We are not a battlefield and we will not allow anyone to use our territory against any of our neighbour, but we… — Ashraf Ghani Battlefield Copy Share Image
Peace cannot come without the engagement of those who have been before. Gen. Dostum will make peace possible. He was engaged in… — Ashraf Ghani Conflict 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 Businessman Copy Share Image
There won't be some overnight miracle cure. But the measures I take will be sustainable. Our goal is to cease food imports… — Ashraf Ghani Agriculture Copy Share Image
We've had a difficult legacy of 40 years, and cleaning up is not going to be a one day job. But we… — 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 Acceptance 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 Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan Copy Share Image
We live in an interconnected world, and you cannot prevent people from leaving. What you need to do is to create opportunities.… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
Either we all commit suicide together or guarantee institutions that provide stability for all. We need reforms that are enduring, so people… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
We need to create jobs for 300,000 youth graduating from high school in the next three years. We need to produce growth… — Ashraf Ghani Citizenship Copy Share Image
We develop sentiments that we are only going to work with people like us. But you don't build up a nation by… — Ashraf Ghani Conflict Copy Share Image
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
I don't want anything for myself. I want everything for Afghan. I worked pro bono for 13 years. I didn't hesitate for… — 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… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
As the leader of a country, you are not free to enjoy the luxury of such feelings. The Afghan people want peace,… — Ashraf Ghani Copy Share Image
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