11.   Rabbani expressed optimism that, using the same strength of will that helped vanquish the Soviet invaders, the Afghan people could reconstruct their country through their own efforts.

12.   Solana was particularly disappointed because he believes that the political vacuum in Kosovo will further put off efforts at reconstructing the country.

13.   That money has now been set aside for reconstructing the country, US officials said.

14.   The new Afghan cabinet led by Hamid Karzai on Sunday started its first meeting to discuss measures to reconstruct the country, an official said.

15.   The new Afghan cabinet led by Hamid Karzai on Sunday started its first meeting to discuss measures to reconstruct the country, officials said.