Lakhdar Brahimi Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“Afghanistan is a land-locked country.”

“Several million people inside and outside Afghanistan are destitute and desperately in need of help.”

“There again, that is a fundamental principle: no two situations are alike.”

“But you are absolutely right that when the international community decides to help in a meaningful manner a country like Afghanistan, then coordination between the various actors that are involved in these processes is very, very difficult indeed.”

“But you've got to understand what the other guy is about, even if at the end of the process you decide that there is no ground with this man or woman except to fight them.”

“But I knew that what had happened was an eye-opener not only to the United States but also to Pakistan, who realized that after what has happened on the 11th of September, it was simply impossible to continue to play those games in Afghanistan.”

“However, it does seem now that the international community, more importantly the powers that have influence, and, even more importantly, Afghanistan's neighbors realize that it is high time that they work together, and not against one another.”

“It also seems that the Afghans themselves want to avail themselves of this opportunity and all recognize that the UN is uniquely qualified to help bring them together.”

“There is a firm, clear commitment to provide resources and ideas to enable us to organize the Afghans towards starting the process of rehabilitation and reconstruction.”

“The mandate you go with is intimidating and also is a source of respect that you gain, because you have come with this mandate from the United Nations.”