Obama pays quick visit to Afghanistan

US President Barack Obama paid an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Sunday evening.

He met with his counterpart, Hamid Karzai, and other Afghan leaders urging them to do more to rein in rampant corruption and improve the country's government. Wan Chunning has more.

In meetings with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and his Cabinet, US leader Barack Obama demanded accountability, greater vigilance against corruption, and much better governance.

He also praised recent steps in the military campaign against insurgents, saying the US will not quit in Afghanistan, but adding that he's looking for an end to direct involvement in the fight against Taliban and al-Qaida extremists.

US President Barack Obama (L) speaks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Kabul. (AFP/Jim Watson)