NATO leaders are gathering in the Latvian capital of Riga for a two day summit to discuss how to proceed in Afghanistan.
The deployment of forces in Afghanistan has been a contentious issue since NATO took control from the US-led coalition in southern Afghanistan at the end of July.
France, Germany, Italy and Spain have limited their troops to the more peaceful north and western areas, and have been criticised by Britain, Canada and the US for failing to fully commit to NATO's efforts.
Speaking at a conference session on Tuesday, Afghanistan's National Security Advisor Dr. Zalmai Rassoul said the Afghanistan problem was a regional issue, adding that the full cooperation of Pakistan was vital.
"The full cooperation of Pakistan is vital if you want all to succeed. After all, Pakistan is allied in the War on Terror so they should do more."
Despite the current deadlock between members, the strengthening Taliban insurgency and unexpectedly high casualties, NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer has insisted the alliance would prevail in the country, saying that Afghanistan is a "mission possible" for NATO
The two-day NATO summit has drawn the presidents and prime ministers of all 26 members.
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Director: Liu Chi