13:50
16.2.2014
On the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) with the U.S.:
Arsala:
"I think that the people of Afghanistan -- with parliament being the official representative of the people -- have said that this [Bilateral Security] Agreement should be signed. I also think that this agreement is in the interest of the Afghan people. It is important for the stability of Afghanistan. This agreement should be signed. If, God willing, I become president, I will sign it. I do not have any problem with it."
Ghani:
"This agreement is the source of Afghanistan's national sovereignty. For the first time since international forces have been deployed in Afghanistan, the Afghan state will have the sole right to use force. Therefore [this agreement] ensures our national sovereignty in every aspect."
Naim:
"I encourage [the signing] of the [Bilateral Security] Agreement. And before an important event in Afghanistan -- I mean elections -- this agreement should be signed and the president of Afghanistan should take a clear and serious stance on it."
Arsala:
"I think that the people of Afghanistan -- with parliament being the official representative of the people -- have said that this [Bilateral Security] Agreement should be signed. I also think that this agreement is in the interest of the Afghan people. It is important for the stability of Afghanistan. This agreement should be signed. If, God willing, I become president, I will sign it. I do not have any problem with it."
Ghani:
"This agreement is the source of Afghanistan's national sovereignty. For the first time since international forces have been deployed in Afghanistan, the Afghan state will have the sole right to use force. Therefore [this agreement] ensures our national sovereignty in every aspect."
Naim:
"I encourage [the signing] of the [Bilateral Security] Agreement. And before an important event in Afghanistan -- I mean elections -- this agreement should be signed and the president of Afghanistan should take a clear and serious stance on it."
14:23
16.2.2014
On Women's Rights And Youth:
Naim:
"Women’s rights is a serious and important matter. As you know, today women make up 50 percent of our society. We’ve gained some achievements in this regard, but those are not enough. We want to provide more opportunities for women ensuring that they have a 30 percent participation in our next government.”
Arsala:
"We must respect human rights and should not allow any violations under any circumstances. Women’s rights must be protected. We are fully committed to the protection and promotion of women’s rights and their role in our society in political, economic, and social matters. I would say a woman should be treated like a man or vise versa."
Ghani:
"Young people of Afghanistan make up the absolute majority in this country while remaining a political and economic minority. Unless this minority is converted into a majority, [Afghanistan] will not become stable. So the first point is youth employment -- both those who are educated and literate, and those who are not. As for job creation, we have a specific economic plan -- while creating jobs in any sector we will be focusing on youth."
Naim:
"Women’s rights is a serious and important matter. As you know, today women make up 50 percent of our society. We’ve gained some achievements in this regard, but those are not enough. We want to provide more opportunities for women ensuring that they have a 30 percent participation in our next government.”
Arsala:
"We must respect human rights and should not allow any violations under any circumstances. Women’s rights must be protected. We are fully committed to the protection and promotion of women’s rights and their role in our society in political, economic, and social matters. I would say a woman should be treated like a man or vise versa."
Ghani:
"Young people of Afghanistan make up the absolute majority in this country while remaining a political and economic minority. Unless this minority is converted into a majority, [Afghanistan] will not become stable. So the first point is youth employment -- both those who are educated and literate, and those who are not. As for job creation, we have a specific economic plan -- while creating jobs in any sector we will be focusing on youth."
14:24
16.2.2014
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