US envoy says Afghanistan to be at heart of Obama's foreign policy

Kabul, Nov 6 (ANI): Afghanistan will be at the heart of US president-elect Barack Obama's foreign policy, and the new incumbent in the White House will have a greater engagement with the war-torn country, said US envoy in Kabul William Wood.

The US ambassador also predicted "new interesting initiatives to build on the rapidly improving relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan".

Wood said that Obama left Afghanistan reconfirmed in his dedication to the future of the country. "That commitment extends from security to development, to governance, to human rights, so that Afghanistan will be a safer, more prosperous and happier country for all of its citizens," added Wood.

Meanwhile, Afghans welcomed Obama's election victory, saying they looked forward to a "greater focus and new strategy" on the war with Taliban insurgents that has killed at least 4000 people this year alone.
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