Afghanistan: President Hamid Karzai's Statement at 2013 Euro-Asia Economic Forum --- In line with the theme of this Forum -“From Concrete Collaborations to Mutual Booming”, I would like to share with you the opportunities and potentials of Afghanistan contributing to the modern day revival of the Silk Road, and the formation of a new Euro-Asia inland economic architecture. --- By virtue of its location on the crossroads of Eurasia, Afghanistan is a natural land bridge for transit and commerce between east and west, and the rich markets of Central and South Asia. Afghanistan is well-positioned to contribute to promoting trade and transport links between European and Asian economic centers. ---- As you all know, for over three decades, external interference, conflict and terror destroyed Afghanistan’s transit and transportation infrastructures and capabilities. Today, those dark decades are behind us. We have taken great strides toward regaining Afghanistan’s central position for trade and exchange within the larger region.