Friday, October 03, 2014

David Cameron in Kabul for talks with Afghan president --- UK Prime Minister David Cameron has arrived in Kabul for talks with new Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. -- Mr Cameron said British armed forces had paid a "very high price" for their involvement in Afghanistan. -- As he arrived, the prime minister said Britain had gone "a long way" towards achieving its objectives there. -- Mr Cameron is the first world leader to meet Afghanistan's new leaders. --- Holding a joint press conference with Mr Ghani, Mr Cameron said: "We all share a common goal - which is a more secure, stable and prosperous Afghanistan." -- He spoke of the progress made in Afghanistan in recent years, adding: "The people of Afghanistan deserve an effective and legitimate government that will build a better future for them and their families." -- Britain would always be a "strong partner and good friend" to the country, he promised Mr Ghani. -- The new president told Mr Cameron he was "delighted" to welcome him to the country. --- He said Afghanistan had been transformed since international military involvement began following the 9/11 attacks, with the creation of an Afghan army and police force that could defend its own country. - Read More, BBC, http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-29471378

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