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Posted on Oct 13, 2014

Will President Ghani walk the talk?

The inherent art of politics lies in talking with both friends and foes. The newly elected president of Afghanistan, Dr. Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, who was famous for being less talkative, seems to be taking his politics too seriously. President Ghani held a series of meetings with world leaders after taking over from Hamid Karzai a few weeks ago. Many important issues were discussed in the meetings, according to sources in the presidential palace. His first meeting as president was with Iranian vice president Shariat Madari on September 30 in Kabul. Mr. Madari, who attended the inauguration ceremony, congratulated him on his new assignment and pledged to strengthen bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries. The visiting Iranian leader said his government is working on facilitating the education opportunities for Afghan migrants in Iran. President Ghani emphasized on the importance of Chabahar port in expanding economic ties between the two countries. Pertinently, even though Iran and Afghanistan have age-old ties, the two countries have always shared love-hate relationship. Afghan refugees in Iran have often complained about discrimination and racial prejudice. Iranian government, however, has always played down the issue.President Ghani also met Indian vice president Hamid Ansari, who attended the inauguration ceremony at the presidential palace. Both the leaders discussed ways to continue to further enhance the relations between the two countries. President Ashraf Ghani during his meeting with India's vice president Hamid Ansari India and Afghanistan became strong allies under former president Hamid Karzai. Mr. Karzai singled out India in his farewell speech as the country that has helped Afghanistan in past 13 years. President Ghani also held a meeting with Pakistan president Mamnoon Hussain and discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries. Dr. Ghani said the insecurity and instability in either country automatically affects the other. President Ashraf Ghani during his meeting with Pakistan's president Mamnoon Hussain The relations between the two countries have soured in recent years. The Afghan security agencies believe Pakistan sponsors terrorism inside Afghanistan to meet its sinister objectives. President Ghani also met the spiritual Leader of Ismaili Muslims, Prince Karim Aga Khan. Afghanistan is home to many Ismaili Muslims and Mr. Aga Khan has built a vast business empire in this country, which makes him an important figure. President Ghani also met the Chinese Minister of Human Resources & Social Security, Yin Weimin. Both the leaders discussed ways to improve bilateral ties between Afghanistan and China. President Ghani also held a meeting with Pakistan president Mamnoon Hussain and discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries Mr. Weimin assured that his country would continue to provide grant assistance to Afghanistan in different areas. He said terrorism is a major concern and China is committed to help in facilitating peace and stability in Afghanistan. He also met the Education and Science Minister of Kazakhstan and Sri Lanka’s Urban Development Minister. However, his real test begins now, when he meets world leadership at global forums. Walking alongside friends and foes can be daunting. So, will he walk the talk?