Hamid Karzai

“ Great men such as Abu Ali Sina Balkhi, Abu Raihan Berooni, Abu Nasr Faryabi, Behzad Herawi, Mir Amad Hirawi and thousands others are like bright stars of universal science and literature. Since we are equally the followers of these great people, we must organize together the current revival of our people in order to join the caravan of the human civilization. ”

“ We only can overcome our difficulties through common effort and cooperation. Afghans are ready to work together with their Tajik brothers to uproot these difficulties. We know that terrorism and drugs are threatening our brotherly Tajikistan too. We hope that we will be able to join hands in combating drug trafficking and to free our countries from this evil. Therefore, strengthening the cooperation between the security forces of both countries is necessary, more than ever. ”

“ Our countries are located in one of the tumultuous regions of the world. Terrorism, drug trafficking, organized criminality, environmental problems, poverty and underdevelopment are the main challenges we are facing. ”

“ Afghanistan is a passage enabling Tajikistan to direct her water and energy to the countries in the South and in the West. Our countries must be connected as soon as possible by railway and roads. Completion of the bridge building projects is a good step in connecting our countries. Afghanistan wishes to be linked to China by building necessary routes through Tajikistan. The realization of this project will constitute a significant step towards the exchange of goods and services between Asian countries and further developing cooperation in the region. ”

“ In the past four and half years, the people of Afghanistan have made courageous efforts to revive their economy and to rebuild the ruins of their country. Our achievements in enforcing the rule of the law, developing education, enhancing the economy and reviving state institutions are considerable. ”