Afghanistan Quote by Lakhdar Brahimi

It also seems that the Afghans themselves want to avail themselves of this opportunity and all recognize that the UN is uniquely qualified to…

— Lakhdar Brahimi

“One only had to go to Kabul airport to see a classic example of the aid community helping itself rather than Afghans. The scariest…

— Christina Lamb

But you are absolutely right that when the international community decides to help in a meaningful manner a country like Afghanistan, then coordination between…

— Lakhdar Brahimi

Our commitment to Afghanistan is a long-term one. We put a huge amount of resources into trying to make sure there is peace in…

— Jeremy Hunt

The U.N. must have adequate resources and the right capabilities to fully engage in global peacekeeping.

— Miroslav Lajcak

I suggested that we had experience in helping other countries build their military forces, and we would be willing and happy to do the…

— Bulent Ecevit

Perhaps we underestimated the challenges in Afghanistan in the past. That's why we are now strengthening and intensifying our commitment.

— Anders Fogh Rasmussen

But apart from the military measures, security measures, of course, Afghanistan needs great help for building up its social life, its economic life. It…

— Bulent Ecevit

There is a story which is not being told strongly enough of the Afghan employees of the UN inside the country who are saving…

— Lakhdar Brahimi

“There is no force in the world equal to the U.N. to bring resources and expertise to people in crisis.”

— R. Quejas-Risdon

Afghanistan cannot be a burden on the international community and it has to become an asset.

— Ashraf Ghani

The UN could help the Iraqi government get on its feet and help the United States withdraw a bit more.

— Brent Scowcroft