Programs and Events
U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Amb. Richard Holbrooke in Istanbul
August 24-25, 2009
U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Amb. Richard Holbrooke attended the Friends of Democratic Pakistan Ministerial in Istanbul August 24-25. He said, "We've also intensified our focus on Pakistan a great deal, as you can see by our participation in this conference and our strong sponsorship of Pakistan.... It's an area of great importance, especially to Turkey.... I'm a very strong supporter of Turkey's role in NATO and, I hope, eventually, Turkey's membership in the European Union. In that capacity, the Turks have got to decide what they do next. But I will say this: Turkey is a vitally important part of the international effort in Afghanistan. They run a wonderful Provincial Reconstruction Team in Wardak province. They will decide how to proceed as they go forward."


