KABUL, April 29: A weekend suicide attack in Charsadda that killed more than 28 people in Pakistan highlights the need for cooperation in tackling “terrorists,” the Afghan president said on Sunday.

In a statement released before he flew to Turkey, President Hamid Karzai expressed sorrow over the incident.

“Afghans have been suffering for years from such terrorist attacks that have killed elders, teachers, engineers, government employees and civilians.

“Therefore they understand the pain that the people of Pakistan suffer,” he said.

“This attack highlights the need for cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan in the war against terrorists and elements who want to destabilise the region.”

Karzai later flew out to Turkey where he and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf were scheduled to attend a dinner late on Sunday that was to be hosted by Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer, followed by a formal round of bilateral talks on Monday.—AFP