The progress that has been made in the establishment of a legitimate government in Afghanistan has come under increasing attack and pressure from the Taliban - and some elements of al-Qaeda, Mr Howard said.
「タリバン、そしてアルカイダの何人かのメンバーからの攻撃と圧力が増加しながら、アフガニスタンで合法政府の樹立が進展している」とハワード氏は述べた。