France and Iraq are expected to sign several agreements dealing with aid, agricultural development, business and culture during Mr.Talibani's visit.

VOA: standard.2009.11.16

But he stressed the United States must combine its military might that has damaged al-Qaida during the past several years with other tools, such as diplomacy and development aid, as well as expand human intelligence to defeat an adaptable enemy.

VOA: standard.2009.08.06