VOICED: Karzai will reach out to the Taliban

The video discusses Afghanistan's efforts to emulate Iraq's peace strategy by encouraging Taliban fighters to lay down arms in exchange for financial aid. Afghan President Hamid Karzai proposed this at a London conference, but it faces opposition from those who remember Taliban rule. Despite international support and a $140 million fund, convincing the Taliban remains challenging, especially as they demand foreign forces leave. The British Prime Minister insists on defeating the Taliban militarily and ideologically. The ongoing conflict is increasingly unpopular, with hopes that engaging moderate Taliban fighters will yield quick results.

What is the significance of the $140 million fund mentioned in the text?

What are the implications of the Taliban's statement regarding foreign forces in their country?