United Nations Radio

It is again very important for both the Pakistani and Afghan Governments to fully cooperate to work for the common efforts to fight against international terrorism.~

Responding to reporters' questions Thursday, the Secretary-General said he is deeply concerned about the continuing violence and political and social instability in Afghanistan:

"I have urged President Karzai that, first of all, he should engage in inclusive political dialogue, embracing all the political factors there, and secondly, engaging in a more cooperative relationship with the neighbouring countries, including Pakistan."

The Secretary-General recalled that this month's international conference on Afghanistan in Paris was a very encouraging one, where the whole international community expressed their full support and provided more than $20 billion in financial assistance.

This is Donn Bobb reporting for United Nations Radio.

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