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G8 leaders expressed solidarity with Pakistan in its fight against the Taliban and called on Afghanistan to ensure credible and safe elections reflecting the people's will. The leaders stated that the overall situation around the globe is such that it could bring about quite a lot of challenges in the near future. They concurred with the fact that keeping in mind the various protests after the Presidential elections Iran should still be given the opportunity to hold talks with other officials.The Group of Eight summit in Italy said in a statement on Wednesday that they stand with Pakistan in its fight against the recent surge in Taliban activity in the northwest of the country, where the Pakistan military is trying to push back a growing insurgency.The G8 statement also called on neighbouring Afghanistan to ensure that its second presidential election, scheduled for Aug. 20 is credible and secure, reflecting the will of the Afghan people. The G8 summit holds leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Japam, USA, and Russia
