KABUL (Pajhwok): Head of the Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) and first-vice president, Gen. Abdul Rashid Dostum have discussed matters related to presidential elections, a statement from the HIA said on Sunday.
Hekmatyar and Dostum discussed in details current political situation, peace process and future presidential elections, the statement said.
The HIA has not yet decided the creation of joint electoral alliance for the elections but discussion in this regard was underway with political parties, the source said.
Political parties’ joint team would agree on a candidate for next presidential elections, who is eligible to run for the position, the statement added.
The candidate should be committed to Islamic and national values and assure its people he/she would not turn to a dictator, the source concluded.

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