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Hamid Karzai, who was declared winner of the August 20 presidential polls amid concerns from some of his international backers, told a foreign television that
Elaborating his point of view, Karzai told the American non-profit Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) that there was no check and balance in the signing and handing over of contracts for various projects on part of the international donors.
Some excerpts of the interview were released to Pajhwok Afghan News by Karzai's press office in a press release.
The newly-elected leader, who embarked on his maiden foreign visit to
Karzai said donor countries were responsible for corruption up to some extent because of a poorly structured system to manage projects.
"I hope we will be able to handle the problem in cooperation with the international community," said Karzai who is going to take oath of his office for the second term of five years on November 19.
He said only fully qualified and people having good reputation would find place in his next administration to deal with key projects. He said his decisions would not be affected by ethnic or political grounds in this regard.
Karzai's criticism of the international donors came days after the UN Special Representative in
Earlier, the Foreign Ministry has also shown reaction over Eide's statement reminded the UN envoy as well as other diplomatic circles to keep the national sovereignty of
Hamid Karzai, in his maiden media appearance following his re-election as president, had expressed his government's resolve to combat corruption, implement a reform agenda and consolidate the rule of law
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