German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier says that despite the critical security situation in Afghanistan, significant progress is being made in building and training its armed forces and police units.
After visiting the German-run training camp in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, Steinmeier praised the work done German FM makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan ...
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Pakistan tests ballistic missile ... by the German armed forces, the Bundeswehr, and police trainers who have trained 2,000 Afghan policemen at the camp this year. Steinmeier also criticized neighbouring Pakistan for providing a base for terrorist attacks in Afghanistan. He urged the international community to convince Pakistan to rejoin the fight against terrorism. The German minister is on a four-day visit to review German-funded development and security efforts. Germany currently has 3,500 troops in the country.
(Deutsche Welle)
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