Washington: The White House has said that President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai discussed a long-stalled security pact during a video conference on Thursday.
White House press secretary Jay Carney said that the two leaders noted progress toward completing an agreement "that reinforces Afghan sovereignty while addressing the practical requirements of transition."
That's a reference to disagreements over US military procedures that have angered Afghans and held up the pact, which would give a framework for US rights and obligations in Afghanistan after most foreign forces leave.
Jay Carney said that the two leaders also discussed political outreach to the Taliban. He gave no details.
White House press secretary Jay Carney said that the two leaders noted progress toward completing an agreement "that reinforces Afghan sovereignty while addressing the practical requirements of transition."
That's a reference to disagreements over US military procedures that have angered Afghans and held up the pact, which would give a framework for US rights and obligations in Afghanistan after most foreign forces leave.
Jay Carney said that the two leaders also discussed political outreach to the Taliban. He gave no details.
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