President Congratulates Afghan People and Government on Successful Parliamentary Elections
19th Sep 2005, 11:41 GMT
I congratulate the Afghan people and Afghan Government for today's successful parliamentary elections, which are a major step forward in Afghanistan's development as a democratic state governed by the rule of law. Braving deadly attacks and threats of violence, Afghans voted in large numbers for representatives to their new National Assembly and Provincial Councils.
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