In the campaign against terror, many Asian allies have helped, he said.

No Asian ally is prepared to back a policy of confrontation.

The administration is at the same time under growing pressure from Asian allies, which are urging that talks should begin.

But the Asian allies are divided on that question.

Behind the scenes, however, the American effort to force a common position among the Asian allies is heating up.

Still, it is unclear how far Moscow wants to force the issue with its most important Asian ally.

So do America's hopes for easier relations with its most important economic partner and chief Asian ally.

America's influence on its Asian allies was not as strong as it once was.

Russian willingness to allow its Central Asian allies to support the war, she said, will provide one of the first clear indications.

Tonight's video teleconference is with the Asian allies, scheduled for eight Pm.