Nazari: It seems that the power is entrusted in the hands of the next president. We shall have no prime minister, but a deputy president. In view of a system of multiple political parties would the president have a lot of power?

Abdullah: In the future Afghanistan, the parliament would be very instrumental, hence there would be a balance between both the legislative and executive power.

Nazari: As representative a particular faction, do you agree with the specific new laws that prohibit certain activities (political)?

Abdullah: First of all, I am a member of the Afghan government; therefore, it would be inappropriate for a cabinet member to represent his/her political party. Naturally the cabinet members are from various political factions, but I don’t approve of cabinet members - myself or any other-participating in political activities. The presence of any armed political parties, which might cause confrontation, would not be a suitable formula for the future of Afghanistan.

Nazari: Do you think that the election will take place at the set date?

Abdullah: We hope so and we'll make every effort to ensure the election takes place at the given date and have no intention of to alter the date. Needless to say, we still need to do a lot of work, with assistance of the international community, to pave the path for a free election.

Nazari: Are you in favor of division of power in the future system?

Abdullah: I think holding a free election in itself is a very important opportunity for our country. Then it is up to the parliament to represent the people. All in all, the future of Afghanistan is as a democratic system, thus, it is does not warrant of thinking in terms of the polarization of power, but rather in terms of collaboration to determine the fate of the country.

Nazari: How do you envisage the future of Afghanistan if the US decides to withdraw its military aid? Do you think we can maintain the stability?

Abdullah: Afghanistan needs, now and for some time in the future, the international community's assistance to maintain security and stability, but the best day will be when Afghanistan becomes self-sufficient and can act independently in every aspect.

Nazari: At the moment there is a committee from 15 different countries visiting Afghanistan to investigate the deployment of ISAF in various provinces. What problems do you foresee?

Abdullah: Their aim is not just to investigate the deployment of ISAF in various provinces but also to study the situation in Afghanistan. The current UN resolution does not specify this competency, but it really depends upon the extent of cooperation from various countries.

Nazari: It has been reported that there is a concentrated resurgence of Taliban in Quetta, Pakistan, threatening Afghanistan. What is the government’s stance on that and what is its relation with the government of Pakistan with regard to this problem?

Abdullah: Both the people and the government of Afghanistan expect the government of Pakistan to halt the activities of Taliban that have caused disturbances in our country. We will continue asking that government (Pakistani) to help us in this endeavor, as it is also beneficial to its government and all the countries in the region.