12:54
16.2.2014
Akbar Ayazi -- Fifth Question: President Hamid Karzai has laid down an end to the raids on Afghan homes and a credible beginning of the peace process as the key preconditions for signing a historic Bilateral Security Agreement with the United States. If Karzai resists signing the agreement, would you insist on the same conditions or will make new demands after you are elected as the president?
12:56
16.2.2014
Arsala: This agreement was drafted by the Afghan government and was backed by a Loya Jirga (grand council) and the parliament. So I think it is in the best interest of the Afghan people to conclude this agreement soon. Washington should end raids on Afghan homes.
12:58
16.2.2014
Ghani: I was part of the negotiations over this agreement. It guarantees Afghan sovereignty and ensures sustainable support for our security forces.
13:00
16.2.2014
Naim: We have no alternative to this agreement because we need international assistance for the next 15 years. It must be signed before the elections [on April 5].