President Karzai Encourages Blood Donation
Initiative for Tsunami Victims
01/08/2005
Presidential Palace, Kabul - H.E. Hamid
Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, welcomes
the initiative taken by the Afghan people in donating blood
to the victims of the South Asian Tsunami.
“I encourage the Afghan people to keep donating
blood to this good cause. Solidarity is highly valued in our
culture. During the past two decades, the Afghan people experienced
war and devastation and relied heavily on international assistance.
Today, the Afghan people are pleased to provide assistance to
the victims of this tragedy”, the President said this
morning.
Released by the Office of the Spokesman to the
President
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
