Are there any potentially threats associated with the worsening social and political situation?
Now in the view of our Afghanistan-related experience, what could be the way to regulate finally, to resolve the situation in Afghanistan? And in your view how much longer will the troops remain in Afghanistan? Ambassador Hoagland: The answer to the first question, I really do not at this time see any direct linkage between the current economic crisis and political stability in any other country in the region. And I can’t speculate further because it’s not good to look into a crystal ball and possibly make the wrong prediction. Afghanistan. Along with the people of Afghanistan, I wish that there could be normal life and peace returned to that country for the first time since 1978. How much more time will it take? How long will foreign troops from several countries remain in Afghanistan? Again, my crystal ball does not give me the answer. Question: Kazakh Radio. Why do you not [inaudible discuss our economic relations] political [inaudible relations]? Why do you not [inaudible things]?
