"Although the...coalition forces contingent has become larger and the country has strengthened its army, police and justice system, the Taliban armed groups...are continuing to increase their resistance to [local] authorities and international military contingents," Kamynin said on the eve of September 18 parliamentary elections in Afghanistan.
According to the diplomat, the military potential of anti-government forces, primarily the Taliban movement, has increased significantly since the beginning of the anti-terrorist operation in the country.
"In that respect, it is necessary to continue coordinated international efforts under the aegis of the United Nations aimed to promote peaceful reconstruction of Afghanistan after the parliamentary elections," Kamynin said.
