U.S. Department of State Reports on Afghanistan

Secretary Rice (Mar. 30): I just want to reiterate that the Annapolis peace process has three tracks, as you said: the Roadmap implementation; improving the situation on the ground; and of course, the political negotiations. I believe that the sides are serious about achieving a two-state solution, serious about ending their conflict, and it is the role of the United States to help facilitate that in any way that we can. Sunday, March 30, 2008 Spokesman McCormack (Mar. 28): North Korea should refrain from any of these kinds of missile launches. ...We would hope that they would direct their energies towards fulfilling their obligations under the Six-Party Talks, and as they are fulfilling their obligations under the Six-Party Talks then we, as well as others involved in the Six-Party Talks, are prepared to fulfill our obligations. President Bush (Mar. 28): And I appreciate the opportunity to visit with a leader of one of America's closest allies and friends. And one thing is for sure, that friendship will strengthen and endure under the leadership of Kevin Rudd. Deputy Secretary Negroponte (Mar. 27): [T]he U.S.-Pakistan partnership remains strong, and...we envision a continued close, productive alliance that benefits both countries. The United States is committed to working with all of Pakistans leaders on the full spectrum of bilateral issues, from fight...