How Afghans can build a better future - FT

From energy and agriculture to mining and construction, the country possesses the resources for robust and sustained development for decades to come. With a regional co-operation framework, Afghanistan can become a strategic land-bridge for goods, services and oil pipelines between south Asia, central Asia, the Middle East and China.

The right government can help Afghanistan tap its potential. The Afghan people are ready to learn, work and do business with the world.

The writer is a candidate in next week’s Afghan presidential election
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