Petraeus calls for unity in Afghanistan war

General David Petraeus, the new commander of US and Nato forces in Afghanistan, called for unity today in the civilian and military effort to turn back the Taliban and stabilise the troubled country.

“In this important endeavour, cooperation is not optional,” Petraeus told about 1,700 invited guests, including Afghan government and military and police officials, gathered at the US Embassy. “Civilian and military, Afghanistan and international, we are part of one team with one mission.”