US troops rise in Afghanistan might spill over militants in Pakistan: Gilani

US troops rise in Afghanistan might spill over militants in Pakistan: Gilani

Updated at: 0932 PST, Sunday, November 29, 2009 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the increase in US force in Afghanistan might lead to the spill over of militants in Pakistan and make the situation worse confounded and, therefore, the western countries should evolve a joint strategy against the Taliban on Pak-Afghan borders. In an interview with German Press Agency ahead of his first visit of Germany as the prime minister, Gilani stressed that Obama Administration would have to formulate Pak-Afghan strategy in consultation with Pakistan. Responding to a question he said, 'We have highlighted our concerns about possible increase in US forces in Afghanistan,' said Gilani. 'Our fear is that if they increase troops ... the militants might spill over to Pakistan.' The prime minister said that Pakistan was taking an all out action against the terrorists, which was being recognized also, however, more co-operation of the world community was required. Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani will proceed on a four-day visit to Germany on November 30 according to the schedule.