On March 18, President Hamid Karzai attended a roundtable discussion with editors of German newspapers.

During the discussion, the President explained the progress of Afghanistan and the challenges facing our country. The President emphasized the importance of Germany’s assistance to security and development in Afghanistan.

The President thanked Germany for its assistance to Afghanistan and said, “Your assistance has caused significant improvement in the living conditions of Afghans, brought positive changes, and created hope for a prosperous future in Afghanistan.”

The President emphasized the continuation of the international community’s assistance to Afghanistan and said, “The strengthening of national police and army is of crucial importance to taking a more substantial role in ensuring security across the country.”