The test will be whether Pakistan takes concrete actions not only to support reconciliation, but to reduce the ability of the Taliban and the Haqqani network to plan and launch operations from Pakistan.
Cunningham highlights Pakistan's role in supporting peace efforts in Afghanistan.
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