Dear Safriz,
We must realize that this is not a one sided issue. The problem exists on both sides of the border. We want our readers to know that this issue is not being overlooked, and the recent rise in the cross border attacks have been the subject of discussion between our governments. Lets keep in mind that these terrorists have a common mission of destabilizing the region. These attacks aim to spread chaos and fear among the people, and create hurdles in our way of bringing peace and stability to the region. We reiterate what ISAF said in regard to the circumstances surrounding the cross border attacks. We have many shared interests including our respective commitments for coordinated action against the cross-border attacks of the Haqqani terrorists from North Waziristan who threaten Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the region; of supporting Afghanistans security, stability, and efforts towards reconciliation; and of continuing to work together to advance the many other shared interests we have, from increasing trade and investment to strengthening our people-to-people ties. We are committed to working together with Pakistan on these issues, and others, on the basis of mutual interest and respect. We should pursue a relationship that is enduring, strategic, carefully defined, and that enhances the security and prosperity of the region.
LTC Taylor,
DET, United States Central Command
U.S. Central Command