11 October 2008 - "The Cabinet changes that have been announced by the President today reflect the priorities set by the Government of Afghanistan and the Afghan people.

Dari & Pashto

"This reshuffle demonstrates political determination, the importance of implementing more rigorously the agenda set and agreed upon in Paris in June, with a team that can take these issues forward - particularly, the strengthening of the Afghan police and agricultural production.

“I am fully committed to supporting this new Ministerial team and look forward to working with them over the coming weeks and months."