The third point is that for some time the UN has been talking about helping Afghanistan in the reconstruction of the country but there has never been any real commitment by the international community to provide resources for that. Lakhdar Brahimi afghanistancommitmentcommunity share on social
What again I tell my people is that no matter how much you know, it's never enough. You will always discover, after the fact, that you've missed something. Lakhdar Brahimi discoverfacthave Change image and share on social
At times one feels that what is being said in the West is that the fact that you are a Muslim predisposes you to this blind, stupid terrorism. Lakhdar Brahimi blindfactfelt Change image and share on social
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. Lakhdar Brahimi afghanavailbring Change image and share on social
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. Lakhdar Brahimi absolutelyactorafghanistan share on social
There again, that is a fundamental principle: no two situations are alike. Lakhdar Brahimi alikefundamentalprinciple Change image and share on social
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. Lakhdar Brahimi gainintimidatemandate Change image and share on social
There is an element of luck, there is an element of trial and error, sometimes you fail, sometimes you succeed. It's not as beautifully simple as it may seem when we are talking about it. Lakhdar Brahimi beautifullyelementerror Change image and share on social
The events of September 11 and what has happened since have made people understand that even a small, distant and far away country like Afghanistan cannot be left to break up into anarchy and chaos without consequences for the whole world. Lakhdar Brahimi afghanistananarchybreak share on social
Be modest, be respectful of others, try to understand. Lakhdar Brahimi modestrespectfulunderstand Change image and share on social
