Afghan FM: Olympic Games must not be used as political means

KABUL, April 10 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan Foreign Ministry on Thursday said the Beijing Olympic Games represents peace and reconciliation, and it should not be used as a political matter.

"In our opinion, Olympia is an opportunity for peace and reconciliation. We wish success for the Beijing Olympic Games and it must not be used as political means," Foreign Ministry spokesman Sultan Ahmad Baheen said at his weekly press briefing.

Baheen also said that five athletes from Afghanistan would attend the Beijing Olympic Games to be held in August.