In the name of Allah
Dear Afghanistan Journalists Center,
I begin in the name of Allah and express my sincere appreciation and respect for the steps your organization is taking to support journalists in our country. Your continued efforts to uphold journalistic values and protect the media are essential in these crucial times. Our journalists have demonstrated a steadfast commitment and sincerity to their profession even in the midst of war. They have enriched our media landscape and provided valuable perspectives during difficult times. I urge you to continue building their capacities and skills in order to ensure that our media professionals meet internationally recognized professional standards. I am confident that the Afghanistan Journalists Center understands the importance of professional standards and the value of media skill-building. Please know that your work has my support and the support of the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Sincerely,
Hamid Elmi
Assistant to the Spokesperson of the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
October 10, 2010